UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER
5602 UNIVERSITY AVE, San Diego, CA 92105
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER Compares
UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER is a 87-bed for-profit 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.5%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 87 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% 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
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.4% — worse than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (172% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (42% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.4% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in San Diego.
What keeps UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER'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 is UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.4% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 87 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER'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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