Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
St. Pauls Health Care Center
SAN DIEGO, CA · 59 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number 555144 · first certified September 1991
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
18 citations — more than 44% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens August 2027 — about 9 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–16 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,814 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 18 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
9 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 18 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 18 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 7, 2023 | 10 |
| June 26, 2025 | 1 |
| August 12, 2026 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-06-26 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-08-12 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-08-12 |
| K-0771 | Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles. | 1 | 2023-04-07 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2026-08-12 |
| K-0111 | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | 1 | 2023-04-07 |
| K-0700 | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | 1 | 2023-04-07 |
| K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | 1 | 2023-04-07 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 12, 2026 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026) |
June 26, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2025) |
April 7, 2023 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0111 | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
| K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
| K-0700 | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
| K-0771 | Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.