FPoor · score 26/100 · #1048 of 1,154 in California
St. Pauls Health Care Center
235 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA 92103 · 59 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in California
27 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 160)bottom quarter
$44,890 in fines in 3 years
Why St. Pauls Health Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (small, 59 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
St. Pauls Health Care Center at a Glance
F
26/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.78 h.
66<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 160.
3<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
14<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $44,890 fines, 0 denials.
17<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, small facilities · CMS record 555144 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address235 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone6192398687
CountySan Diego
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds59
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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