UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER is a 5-star (much above average) rated 87-bed nursing home in SAN DIEGO, California. It has 8 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

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5602 UNIVERSITY AVE · SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
5
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
4 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.48
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.11
RN Turnover
46.2%
Total Staff Turnover
45.1%
Facility Info
Beds
87
Avg. Residents/Day
81
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
8
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER?
UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (Much Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER have?
UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER has 8 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in SAN DIEGO?
Visit our SAN DIEGO, California nursing homes page to see how UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.