🏥 University Care Center in San Diego, CA
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🛏️ Capacity & Size
Size: Medium Sized
Total Beds: 87
Availability: Limited
University Care Center is a Medium Sized nursing home facility in San Diego, California (San Diego county).
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They have 87 beds and a daily average of 80.4 residents. University Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a For profit - Limited Liability company ownership. They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.
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Overall Rating: 4/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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General Contact Information
Nursing Home: University Care Center
Business Name: Birch Holdings Llc
CMS ID: 055328
Street Address: 5602 University Ave
City/State/Zip: San Diego, California 92105
Phone #: (619) 583-1993
Regulatory & Operational Status
Sprinklers: Yes
Participation: Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
In a Hospital: No
Councils: Residential Councils
Special Focus:
Continuing Care: No
✨ Additional Care Home Services & Info
This facility's Medicare and Medicaid participation began on Jan 10, 1967.
Specialized Care and Accommodation
Services Provided by University Care Center include:
Ownership Changes: 4
Medicaid ID: 1871522672
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): MUTUAL OF OMAHA
CMS Regional Office: San Francisco
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 87
Multi-Facility Name: Plum Healthcare Group
👨⚕️ Staffing & Turnover
🔄 Staff Turnover Rates
Annual rates of personnel leaving the facility, reported as a percentage:
University Care Center provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Weekend Staffing
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.51 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additional Staffing (FTEs) - FTE stand for full-time employee (40+ hours per week)
Prices and Length of Stay
The average daily amount billed by University Care Center is: $588.24 California Average: $484.87 Occupancy Rate 89.2% Net Income from Services $1,063,797 Avg. Length of Stay (SNF) 48 Days Total Reported Assets $4,359,151 Total Annual Discharges 593 Total SNF Days 28,313 ⚠️ Important Financial Note: The pricing shown is the average amount billed to Medicare (when available). Medicare, Coinsurance, and other insurances can typically help cover much of this total. It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays only for services it deems 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more about Medicare coverage on the official Medicare site. The monthly charge of ($588.24 per day) is generally within the normal expected range for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) due to the intensity of care provided. Here's what that charge covers: Your Out-of-Pocket Cost (Not the Same as the amount Charged): Each person and case is unique. For exact pricing and to discuss all options, please contact University Care Center directly.Average Daily Cost Overview
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Phone, Directions, and Map
They are located at the following address: 5602 University Ave in San Diego California 92105.
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They can be reached by phone at (619) 583-1993.
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CMS Quality Reporting
This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.📈 Raw Readmission Rate: The simple count of patients who went back to the hospital unnecessarily.
📈 Adjusted Readmission Rate: The hospital return rate, adjusted for patient health risks.
📈 Raw Discharged Home Rate: The simple percentage of patients who successfully return home.
📈 Adjusted Discharged Home Rate: The percentage of patients who go home, adjusted for health complexity.
📈 Cost Efficiency: How much Medicare spends on a patient’s care compared to the national average (lower is better).
📈 Medication Safety: How often the facility checks and follows up on a patient's medication list.
📈 Major Falls: How often patients fall and suffer a serious injury (like a broken bone).
📈 Bed Sore Prevention: How often patients develop new bed sores or have existing ones worsen.
📈 Infections: The rate at which patients get a serious infection requiring hospitalization.
📈 Staff Flu Shot Rate: The percentage of staff members who receive their annual flu vaccination.
📉 Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
The rate of short-stay patients sent back to the hospital unnecessarily within 30 days of leaving this facility. Lower is better.
📉 Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
The rate of short-stay patients requiring an emergency room visit within 30 days. Lower is better.
📉 Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
The frequency of long-term residents requiring hospitalization. Lower is better.
📉 Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
The frequency of long-term residents requiring a visit to the emergency room. Lower is better.
Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
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Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 4 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 3 stars 
Staff Rating: 2 stars 
Quality Measures Rating: 5 stars 
Long Term Stay Rating: 5 stars
Short Term Stay Rating: 5 stars
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Ownership, Operational, and Management for University Care Center
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Providence Group Nh, Llc | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Pacs Group, Inc. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Pacs Holdings, Llc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Hancock, Mark | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Murray, Jason | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest |
| Apt, Frederick | Corporate Officer |
| Hancock, Mark | Corporate Officer |
| Jergensen, Joshua | Corporate Officer |
| Mitchell, John | Corporate Officer |
| Afshar, Pouya | Contracted Managing Employee |
| Day, Matthew | W-2 Managing Employee |
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Hospitals near University Care Center
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University Of California San Diego Medical Center
200 West Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 543-6222 Acute Care Hospitals |
Scripps Mercy Hospital
4077 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 294-8111 Acute Care Hospitals |
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Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost St San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 939-3400 Acute Care Hospitals |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego
4647 Zion Ave San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 528-5000 Acute Care Hospitals |
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