Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (34)

Records from September 2023 to March 2026.

• March 25, 2026

  Tag F0761

  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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• January 16, 2026

  Tag F0814

  Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.

• January 16, 2026

  Tag F0584

  Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.

• January 16, 2026

  Tag F0865

  Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.

• November 19, 2025

  Tag F0620

  Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2025.

• September 3, 2025

  Tag F0880

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0791

  Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0761

  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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0657

  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0623

  Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0880

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0692

  Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0755

  Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0625

  Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0759

  Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0812

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• January 30, 2025

  Tag F0804

  Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2025.

• October 1, 2024

  Tag F0656

  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 16, 2024.

• June 5, 2024

  Tag F0689

  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 16, 2024.

• March 7, 2024

  Tag F0761

  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.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2024.

Penalties (1)

Total fines: $8,018

• June 5, 2024 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,018 against this nursing home on June 5, 2024.

Staffing

5.03 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.60 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Government - State

• Parent company: Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista