HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF
8060 FROST ST, San Diego, CA 92123
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Care Quality Indicators
How HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF Compares
HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF is a 43-bed nonprofit nursing facility in San Diego, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 43 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
Among the 21 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Diego, 8 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the California average of 4.5% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF with other nursing homes in San Diego.
What keeps HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 43 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF's rating advantage in San Diego?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 21 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around San Diego
San Diego sits in San Diego County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 467,737 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $82,426
- Median home value
- $595,600
Demographics for San Diego County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near San Diego.
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