UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER
5602 UNIVERSITY AVE
SAN DIEGO CA 92105
Phone: 6195831993
For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 1.8 star higher (3.2), above average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star higher (3.0), above average
- Overall rating vs. the San Diego average: 1.0 star higher (4.0), above average
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 87 |
| Average residents per day | 79.5 |
| Occupancy | 91% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | PACS GROUP (275 facilities) |
| County | San Diego |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1967-01-10 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 055328 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 7 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.63 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.04 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 0.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.4% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
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Is UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much above average". Health inspections rate 4, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.
How many beds does UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 87 beds; the facility reports an average of 79.5 residents per day (about 91% occupancy).
Does UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.