THE COVE AT LA JOLLA
7160 FAY AVENUE, La Jolla, CA 92037
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How THE COVE AT LA JOLLA Compares
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA is a 59-bed for-profit nursing facility in La Jolla, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.6%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 59 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in La Jolla, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.9% — better than the California average of 12.1% (84% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (247% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the California average of 4.3% (30% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE COVE AT LA JOLLA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE COVE AT LA JOLLA with other nursing homes in La Jolla.
What keeps THE COVE AT LA JOLLA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help THE COVE AT LA JOLLA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.9% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is THE COVE AT LA JOLLA doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE COVE AT LA JOLLA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains THE COVE AT LA JOLLA's rating advantage in La Jolla?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at THE COVE AT LA JOLLA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around La Jolla
La Jolla 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 La Jolla.
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