St. Pauls Health Care Center
235 NUTMEG STREET, San Diego, CA 92103
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How St. Pauls Health Care Center Compares
St. Pauls Health Care Center is a 59-bed nonprofit nursing facility in San Diego, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. 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 59 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 21 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Diego, 11 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.6% — worse than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask St. Pauls Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St. Pauls Health Care Center with other nursing homes in San Diego.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for St. Pauls Health Care Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is St. Pauls Health Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is St. Pauls Health Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.6% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help St. Pauls Health Care Center 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.
How does St. Pauls Health Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 59 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at St. Pauls Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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