Jacob Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055508) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 582-5168 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jacob Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Jacob Healthcare Center reports 4.6 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.9%.
Jacob Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus status listed for this facility.
About this facility
Jacob Healthcare Center is a certified nursing home in San Diego, California, operating with 128 certified beds and an average of 119.5 residents. The facility is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Jacob Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.59948 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.94815 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Jacob Healthcare Center is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. There is no record of ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Jacob Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.59948 hours per resident per day, including 0.94815 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 58.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines ($0.00 across 0 fines) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Jacob Healthcare Center has 128 certified beds and an average of 119.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 1967-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6195825168 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6195825168 or review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055508?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.