ElderGrade
A

86/100

Excellent

South Bay Post Acute Care

553 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

CMS 5/5 stars #17 of 81 in San Diego County (619) 426-8611
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.95 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.23 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.95 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.67 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 40.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 30 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 8, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Apr 13, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 13, 2025 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 13, 2025 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 25, 2024 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 21, 2022 F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 21, 2022 F0949

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 21, 2022 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 21, 2022 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
FAHID, AMIR Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JIMENEZ, JOHN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILLITS, ADAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
OH, KATHERINE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SATO, AMI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FAHID, AMIR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JIMENEZ, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PORT, BARRY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
COLLINGWOOD MANOR NURSING FACILITY, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about South Bay Post Acute Care

What is the ElderGrade for South Bay Post Acute Care? +

South Bay Post Acute Care holds an ElderGrade of A (86 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at South Bay Post Acute Care? +

Residents receive an average of 4.23 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has South Bay Post Acute Care been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 30 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does South Bay Post Acute Care accept Medicaid? +

Yes, South Bay Post Acute Care is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.