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Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista

700 East Naples Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911 · San Diego County

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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 60% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Chula Vista's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Chula Vista, CA, with 180 certified beds and an average of about 108 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.02 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,018 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.60 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Chula Vista for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
180
Avg. residents/day
108
Ownership
Government - State
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
555795

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$11,230–$16,870/mo (median $13,580)Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)$3,190–$7,610/mo (median $7,430)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Diego prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.60
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
1.02
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
17.3%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
6
Federal fines
1 ($8,018)
Total penalties
1
Last standard survey
2026-01-16
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (34 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2026-01-16Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2026-01-16Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

2026-01-16Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

2025-09-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-01-30Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-01-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-05Fine$8,018

Services & amenities

  • Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy

Location

700 East Naples Court, Chula Vista, CA

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista

How much does Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista cost?

Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Chula Vista, CA area typically runs $11,230–$16,870 per month (median $13,580, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista?

Staff provide about 4.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista?

Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista has 34 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista have availability?

Typically 60% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista offer?

Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista in Chula Vista, CA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 180 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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