Nursing Homes · Chula Vista, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
South Bay Post Acute Care
553 F Street · Chula Vista, CA 91910 · 99 certified beds
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About South Bay Post Acute Care
South Bay Post Acute Care is a nursing home in Chula Vista, California. Its capacity is 99 beds, the same as the San Diego County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of The Ensign Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 30 citations, the most recent on April 13, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.43 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Chula Vista. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (30)
Records from November 2018 to April 2026.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
November 29, 2018
Tag F0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2019.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.43 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.25 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 347 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Chula Vista.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
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