Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
5602 University Ave · San Diego, CA 92105 · 87 certified beds
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University Care Center is a nursing home in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Its reported capacity is 87 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Pacs Group. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 43 citations, the newest dated 4 August 2025. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 4.04 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
39
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
39
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Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
40
Records from August 2019 to August 2025.
August 10, 2023 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 22, 2023 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-22 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0757Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0661Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0661 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0622Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0622 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · E
Citation F0867Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0685Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · E
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · B
Citation F0912Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0912 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · E
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0841Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0841 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-17 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement 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…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 4.04 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Pacs Group
Chain ID 690 · 274 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Pacs Holdings, LLC
parent · PAC 6103289202
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
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Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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