Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555795) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (619) 482-6010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista reports 4.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.3%.
Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
About this facility
Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista is a state government-owned nursing home in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since July 18, 2002. It is licensed for 180 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 110.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,018.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families should independently verify current ratings, inspection reports, and any updates directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data reflects a point-in-time snapshot.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.80 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5 and annual nursing turnover of 17.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 180 beds and reports an average daily census of 110.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 18, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate stars for overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 6194826010 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; please contact the facility at 6194826010 for tour information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555795?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.