University Care Center
University Care Center is a Nursing Home in California
University Care Center is a Nursing Home in California
University Care Center
University Care Center is a Nursing Home in California
University Care Center is a Nursing Home in California
University Care Center, located in San Diego, is a 5-star Medicare facility that offers a variety of services, including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, wound care, and hospice services. The facility is conveniently located near top-notch hospitals and provides easy access to major freeways. Here, residents receive round-the-clock professional care from a dedicated staff. They accept a range of payment options, including private pay, Medicare, PPOs, and Medi-Cal. They also offer a variety of HMOs to provide flexibility in payment options.
The facility boasts a state-of-the-art gym, as well as gorgeous courtyards and a homey lobby that provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for residents. Their in-house registered dietitian also ensures that residents’ nutritional needs are met, combining comfort and sustainability to provide a holistic approach to care. Residents are sure to enjoy Southern California’s breathtaking beautiful city under University Care Center’s exemplary care.
Home Information
UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER
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Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. Bed capacity aligns with the typical community size in the state, allowing steady admissions. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.
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Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll outlays align with state averages, keeping staffing resources on par with peers. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
OccupancyBeds
87
Occupancy
92.1%
Total Bed Days Available
31755
Avg. Length of Stay
48 days
Avg. Residents per Day
78
FinanceHome Revenue
$16,654,931.00
Payroll Costs
$6,488,231.00
Profit
$1,257,417.00
Total Home Costs
$13,070,317.00
Payroll % of Revenue
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
39%
House Specifics:CCN
55328
Owner Name
AFSHAR, POUYA
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
San Diego
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
OperationsTotal Admissions
577
Total Discharges
593
% Medicaid Admissions
2%
% Medicare Admissions
34%
% Private Pay Admissions
64%
% Medicaid Discharges
0%
% Medicare Discharges
42%
% Private Pay Discharges
57%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2 / 5
QM Rating
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.30 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
1903
Medicaid Nights
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
8532
Free Market Nights
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
17878
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.Compare Nursing Homes around San Diego
Torrey Pines Assisted and Senior Living
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Diego
45
No
-
81
DANENHAUER, JEREMY
84.8%
$13,710,226.00
$6,126,823.00
44.7%
38.60
4/5
3.3158
4/5
2/5
4/5
24
Ridgeview Health Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Diego
45
No
-
11
CRESTVIEW HC LLC
85.3%
-
-
-
24.60
5/5
5.5373
5/5
5/5
3/5
6
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Diego
53
No
-
49
MOORE, OME
88.3%
$9,817,733.00
$4,467,633.00
45.5%
47.30
5/5
3.3895
4/5
3/5
5/5
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University Care Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Diego
87
No
-
71
AFSHAR, POUYA
92.1%
$16,654,931.00
$6,488,231.00
39%
78.00
4/5
3.2956
3/5
2/5
5/5
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The Springs of Pacific Regent
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Diego
59
No
A+
69
STEVENSON, MATTHEW
94.1%
$15,994,599.00
$6,195,028.00
38.7%
56.70
5/5
3.5821
4/5
2/5
5/5
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
215
Total Staff
143
Employees
72
Contractors
38,452
Total Hours (Quarter)
58
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 7.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 45 | 7.9 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 110 | 7.2 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
167 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
32 staff
7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
6 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,310 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 43
Licensed Practical Nurse: 28
Registered Nurse: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 43 | 110 | 16,747 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 28 | 45 | 6,628 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2,682 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,843 | 77 | 85% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,675 | 76 | 84% | 6.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,469 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,467 | 68 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 910 | 70 | 77% | 6.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 893 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 778 | 69 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 740 | 83 | 91% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 6 | 0 | 6 | 502 | 66 | 73% | 5.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 56 | 62% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 157 | 21 | 23% | 7.5 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2019 – Aug 2025)
15
Inspections
44
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
2.93
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
11
25% of total
Resident Rights
5
11% of total
Pharmacy Services
5
11% of total
Environmental
4
9% of total
Infection Control
3
7% of total
Administration
1
2% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
28
Complaint Investigations
19
State Comparison (CA)
Avg Citations (State)
50.2
This Facility: 44
Avg Critical (State)
0.4
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | B | Environmental | F0912 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Jan 28, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Jan 28, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Nov 13, 2024 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Nov 13, 2024 | D | Nursing Services | F0726 | Corrected |
| Jul 01, 2024 | D | Environmental | F0921 | Corrected |
| Mar 19, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Dec 04, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0697 | Corrected |
| Dec 04, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Sep 11, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0740 | Corrected |
| Aug 10, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Jun 22, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Feb 22, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0625 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | E | Administration | F0867 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | B | Environmental | F0912 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Nursing Services | F0841 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | E | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0757 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0679 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0685 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | E | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0661 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0622 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0623 | Corrected |
| Feb 06, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Aug 23, 2019 | B | Environmental | F0912 | Corrected |
| Aug 23, 2019 | D | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Aug 23, 2019 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: PACS
Resident Census by Payment Source
82
Total Residents
Medicare
24
(29.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
36
(43.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
22
(26.8%)
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Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
California IHSS
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
CA MSSP
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
CA LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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