Bertha Luz Cerna
Jul 2026
I loved everyone was so helpful and kind.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 99
- Inspections
- View history (75 citations)
- Care setting
- Skilled nursing with 24/7 nursing and therapy staff
- Medical specialties
- Offers dialysis and orthopedic care on-site
- Therapy services
- On-site physical, occupational, and rehab therapy
- Review platform split
- Google rating much higher than Yelp rating
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Most reviewers describe Brighton Place San Diego as clean, friendly, and attentive, with many praising the nursing, rehab, and wound care staff by name for helping residents recover. However, a notable number of serious reports describe severe bed sores, repeated falls, and lost belongings, and Yelp reviewers rate the community much lower than Google reviewers.
The Good
- Staff frequently praised as friendly and attentive
- Multiple reviewers highlight strong rehab and mobility recovery
- Wound care and nursing team singled out by name for good care
- Facility described as clean and welcoming by many visitors
- Family communication about care praised by several reviewers
The Bad
- Multiple reports of severe bed sores developing in care
- One report of repeated falls leading to a resident's death
- One report of a resident's belongings going missing after discharge
- Large gap between Google rating (4.3) and Yelp rating (2.7)
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Brighton Place San Diego is a senior living community in San Diego, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 63 reviews.
About Brighton Place San Diego
Brighton Place San Diego is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located on landscaped grounds in San Diego, California. The community is designed to provide a serene and compassionate setting for patients receiving nursing, rehabilitation, and medical social services.
The center offers both short-term and long-term care, with a team of nurses and therapists providing around-the-clock care and personalized attention to each patient. Care is geared toward supporting physical recovery as well as mental and emotional well-being.
Medical services provided include medication management, wound care, orthopedic care, and dialysis care, all delivered with an emphasis on precision and compassion. Rehabilitation services are tailored to individual needs, with physical therapists working directly with patients to develop treatment plans aimed at restoring mobility, strength, and independence.
In addition to clinical care, Brighton Place San Diego offers amenities and activities intended to support engagement, recreation, and socialization among residents, contributing to a well-rounded recovery experience.
Types of Care at Brighton Place San Diego
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Brighton Place San Diego
3.7overall · 105 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (63) · 2.7★ on Yelp (42) · Yelp page ↗
Andrea Silva
Jul 2026
I’ve unfortunately had to visit a fair share of post acute and long term care facilities and this facility was very CLEAN! The staff was smiling and pleasant and after speaking to the residents they all said the same thing, they enjoy the staff/ nurses/ and care team that attend to them. They even remarked that the food was really good. The check in process was easy they even have a digital system that prints a visitor badge for you to wear. Overall this was an excellent facility.
Rosemary Nilsson
Jun 2026
The facility is always spotless and inviting, and there’s a genuinely positive atmosphere that you can feel the moment you walk in. I’m always welcomed with warm smiles from the nurses, staff, and the happy residents receiving care here. It’s clear that the team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where loved ones can heal and recover before going home.
Getsy Esquivel
Jun 2026
i genuinely wish there was a zero stars option. my uncle was here for a while and developed a bed sore the size of a dinner bowl or a grown mans fist and unfortunately went septic and died because of it. worst bed sore ive ever heard of
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via YelpLm H.
Jun 2026
Every visit, I see patients who are happy, engaged, and treated with real kindness. The newly renovated facility is clean, calm, and welcoming, and every nurse and therapy member I've met has been professional, patient, and accommodating with genuine interest to help patients return home. It is reassuring to see the administrator greeting the residents and checking in with staff. It brings real peace knowing loved ones are in such good hands.
Government Inspection History
17 inspection visits in the last three years, 75 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 27, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 3, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026
Sep 2, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 21, 2025
Aug 13, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2025
May 13, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 29, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 14, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 24, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 7, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 23, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 23, 2025
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 23, 2025
Dec 24, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 9, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 9, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 30, 2024
May 13, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 19, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024
Mar 4, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 26, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Nov 1, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 13, 2023
Jul 19, 2023Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2023
May 13, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 15, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 15, 2021
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2021
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2021
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2021
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2021
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2021
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2021
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2021
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Brighton Place San Diego offer?
Brighton Place San Diego offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Brighton Place San Diego located?
Brighton Place San Diego is located at 1350 N. Euclid Avenue in San Diego, California.
What do families say about Brighton Place San Diego?
Most reviewers describe Brighton Place San Diego as clean, friendly, and attentive, with many praising the nursing, rehab, and wound care staff by name for helping residents recover. However, a notable number of serious reports describe severe bed sores, repeated falls, and lost belongings, and Yelp reviewers rate the community much lower than Google reviewers.
How did Brighton Place San Diego do on recent health and safety inspections?
Brighton Place San Diego had 17 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 75 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Brighton Place San Diego?
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