ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

St. Pauls Health Care Center

235 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA 92103

CMS 2/5 stars #68 of 81 in San Diego County (619) 239-8687
Certified beds
59
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 63%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 20.4/30 Staffing 26/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

20.4/30

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

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -5.6 for 33 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

26/30

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

  • 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.93 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 63% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

  • 3 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

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon 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 4.78 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.93 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.34 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 62.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 58 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 26, 2025 (1 year ago).

G May 11, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

D May 11, 2026 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 11, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 7, 2026 F0692 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 7, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

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 Feb 7, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 9, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 4, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
LUKAS, SOPHIA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DEKIEFFER, KITTY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
EDD, PATRICK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GREINER, PHILIP Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GROSS, DAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KELLER, MARY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MARUSIAK, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SUTTON, JACOB Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ELLENICH, RONALD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LUKAS, SOPHIA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MCHALE, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
RAJPER, SALEEM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about St. Pauls Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for St. Pauls Health Care Center? +

St. Pauls Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". 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 St. Pauls Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.78 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has St. Pauls Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 58 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does St. Pauls Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, St. Pauls Health Care Center 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.