About St. Pauls Health Care Center
St. Pauls Health Care Center, located in SAN DIEGO, CA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose St. Pauls Health Care Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.56 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.56 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
St. Pauls Health Care Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 152 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 138 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 26.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 33.2% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.7% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 3.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 8.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 98.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 94.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 10.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 15.0% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2025: 8 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 12 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 06, 2026 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 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. |
| Oct 04, 2025 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Oct 04, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 03, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Jul 03, 2025 | 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. |
| Jul 03, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Jul 03, 2025 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. |
| May 18, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL HOME INC
Ownership Structure
- ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL HOME INC Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- KITTY DEKIEFFER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KITTY DEKIEFFER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- PATRICK EDD TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- PATRICK EDD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- RONALD ELLENICH CORPORATE OFFICER
- RONALD ELLENICH ADP OF THE SNF
- RONALD ELLENICH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PHILIP GREINER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PHILIP GREINER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DAN GROSS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAN GROSS TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MARY KELLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARY KELLER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- SOPHIA LUKAS CORPORATE OFFICER
- SOPHIA LUKAS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SOPHIA LUKAS ADP OF THE SNF
- SOPHIA LUKAS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DAVID MARUSIAK TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DAVID MARUSIAK CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL MCHALE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL MCHALE ADP OF THE SNF
- MICHAEL MCHALE CORPORATE OFFICER
- SALEEM RAJPER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SALEEM RAJPER CORPORATE OFFICER
- SALEEM RAJPER ADP OF THE SNF
- ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL HOME INC ADP OF THE SNF
- JACOB SUTTON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JACOB SUTTON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GEORGE VIEU OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GEORGE VIEU CORPORATE OFFICER
- GEORGE VIEU ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Health and Wellness Center | N/A | 5 |
| Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home | N/A | 5 |
| Bradley Court | N/A | 5 |
| Lakeside Special Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| South Bay Post Acute Care | N/A | 5 |
| Grossmont Hospital D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| Friendship Manor Nursing and Rehab Center | N/A | 5 |
| Helen Bernardy Center D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| Villa Coronado D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| The Springs at Pacific Regent | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact St. Pauls Health Care Center directly at 6192398687. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.