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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Defying expectations, Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla, is a dynamic senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. The community features spacious, contemporary studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and penthouses with refined finishes and easily accessible structure. With a full time licensed nurse, personal care assistance, and physical, occupational and speech therapies available on-site, residents have peace of mind, knowing that their care needs are covered.
The community is committed to delivering the right balance of luxury high-rise living with first-class care and amenities designed to help residents thrive holistically. Residents enjoy access to amenities, such as a heated, saltwater pool, fully equipped fitness center, personal wine storage, and full-service salon. With housekeeping, laundry, concierge, and transportation services, residents have plenty of time to explore all the finest things that the community has to offer.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 263rd out of 346 homes in California. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 0m per day |
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla is administrated by James Arp.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2019.
| 0.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 57% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.6 vs. CA avg 1.4).↓ 57% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 17 | 7 | This facility has 143% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (17 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 143% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 12 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
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Reporting period: July 1 – September 30, 2025 (Q3 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
65% better than California average
0% compared with California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
261 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 26 | 79 | 13,106 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 9,447 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,667 | 91 | 99% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,449 | 87 | 95% | 6.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,206 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,909 | 78 | 85% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,402 | 77 | 84% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,341 | 84 | 91% | 6.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 957 | 65 | 71% | 8.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 839 | 83 | 90% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 11 | 0 | 11 | 804 | 74 | 80% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 567 | 63 | 68% | 9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 551 | 69 | 75% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 62 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 58 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 434 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
66% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
58Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #183 / 347Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 347 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
6.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from La Jolla's city center to Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.62 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-San Diego)
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Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla is located in La Jolla, California.
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Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla is in the University City neighborhood of La Jolla.
The team at Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla speaks ["english"].
Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to CA state health department records, Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla's license number is 374604562.
Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla's occupancy is 89%.
James Arp is the administrator of Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla.
Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla has 220 beds.
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