University Care Center in San Diego, CA
University Care Center is a medium-sized nursing home facility in San Diego, California (San Diego county). The Nursing Home Site profile for University Care Center includes: Pricing, Visiting / Business Hours, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Rehab Ratings, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
University Care Center received an overall rating from CMS of 5 stars compared to the CA average of 3.51 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior care, nursing care, and rehab questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
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Overall Rating: 5/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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They are located at the following address: 5602 University Ave in San Diego California 92105.
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They can be reached by phone at (619) 583-1993.
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Prices and Length of Stay
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by University Care Center to Medicare is $632.67 per day (compared to a California average of $872) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $567.50 per day. Some accept this as payment in full. Coinsurance and other forms of Medicare and insurance can often help cover most, if not all, of the rest.
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more Here.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare. Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact University Care Center directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal care needs.
Additional Care Home Services & Info
Medicare and Medicaid participation for University Care Center began on Jan 10, 1967.
Dental Care, Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Social Services, Therapeutic Qualified Activities
Ownership Changes: 4
Medicaid ID: 1871522672
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): MUTUAL OF OMAHA
CMS Regional Office: San Francisco
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 87
Multi-Facility Name: Plum Healthcare Group
Staff Size
University Care Center provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Weekend Staffing
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.33 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 3.72 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at University Care Center. Read how FTE is defined.
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Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 5 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 4 stars 
Staff Rating: 4 stars
Quality Measures Rating: 5 stars
Long Term Stay Rating: 4 stars
Short Term Stay Rating: 5 stars
Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in San Diego:
Kearny Mesa Convalescent And Nursing Home
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
University Care Center in SAN DIEGO, California has 87 beds compared to the California average of 99.08 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 82.6 residents compared to the CA average of 77.97 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 94.94% daily average occupancy rate compared to the California average of 78.69% and a national average of 81.38%.
University Care Center's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
5 stars compared to the CA average of 3.51 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
4 stars compared to the CA average of 2.76 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
4 stars compared to the CA average of 2.97 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
5 stars compared to the CA average of 4.39 and a National average of 3.62. - Long Term Stay Rating:
4 stars compared to the CA average of 4.35 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
4 stars compared to the CA average of 3.58 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 3.86 for University Care Center versus the CA average of 3.08 and a national average of 3.20.
You may also be interested in seeing how their inspections and penalties (fines and payment denials) match up with others at the following links:
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CMS Quality Reporting
This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.Rate of functional assessment and goal setting in treatment plans.
Value: 100.0%
Unadjusted rate of potentially preventable readmissions.
Value: 10.88
Risk-standardized rate of preventable readmissions.
Value: 10.77
Observed rate of discharge to community.
Value: 62.73%
Risk-standardized rate of discharge to community.
Value: 64.29%
Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary (MSPB) score for SNF residents.
Value: 0.92
Rate of medication review and follow-up for residents.
Value: 100.0%
Rate of SNF residents experiencing falls with major injury.
Value: 0.3%
Observed change in self-care score.
Value: 10.1
Observed change in mobility score.
Value: 30.1
Rate of residents at or above expected self-care ability at discharge.
Value: 68.7%
Rate of residents at or above expected mobility level at discharge.
Value: 70.6%
Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers/injuries.
Value: 0.6%
Observed rate of healthcare-associated infections leading to hospitalization.
Value: 3.52%
Rate of COVID-19 vaccination among SNF healthcare personnel.
Value: 97.7%
Rate of flu vaccination among healthcare personnel.
Value: 29.2%
Resident details and Quality of Care
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 12.90 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 20.57 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 4.30 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 10.43 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 2.45 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 2.44 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 0.56 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 2.51 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Ownership, Operational, and Management for University Care Center
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| California Opco Llc | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Allpro, Inc. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Auburn Manor Holding Corporation | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Bay Bridge Capital Inc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Bay Bridge Capital Partners, Llc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Crosswinds Trust | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Flower Farm Group, Llc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Gi Plum Holdings, Llc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Gi Side Fund Plum Corp | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Horizon West Healthcare, Inc. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| New Sisu Holdco, Llc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Opco Holdings Llc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Tilford, Toby | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Hakim, Naveed | Operational/managerial Control |
| Beckel, Mark | Officer |
| Capital One National Association | 5% Or Greater Security Interest |
Hospitals near University Care Center
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University Of California San Diego Medical Center
200 West Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 543-6222 Acute Care Hospitals |
Scripps Mercy Hospital
4077 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 294-8111 Acute Care Hospitals |
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Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost St San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 939-3400 Acute Care Hospitals |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego
4647 Zion Ave San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 528-5000 Acute Care Hospitals |
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