Nursing homes in La Jolla, CA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in La Jolla, part of the San Diego area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in La Jolla, California, have access to two nursing homes within the 92037 ZIP code area. Based on data from the federal CMS Care Compare tool, these facilities maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Located in San Diego County, the area features one 5-star facility, The Cove at La Jolla, which is currently operated by The Ensign Group, meeting high standards for resident care.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in La Jolla
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- COVENANT CARE1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
What to look for in La Jolla
- All homes in La Jolla score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in La Jolla
| THE COVE AT LA JOLLA THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| La Jolla Post-Acute COVENANT CARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.