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St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

235 Nutmeg Street

3.7(16 ratings)· San Diego average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
59
Medicaid access
Reserves an allotted number of beds for Medi-Cal

What Families Think

St. Paul's is a small, 59-bed skilled nursing facility near Balboa Park that draws many warm reviews for its attentive nursing and therapy staff, though a handful of families report serious lapses in care and slow responsiveness. Feedback is mixed, ranging from families praising phenomenal, compassionate care to a serious complaint involving a resident injury and slow response times.

The Good

  • Attentive, compassionate nursing staff praised repeatedly
  • Strong physical and speech therapy outcomes noted
  • Small, family-like atmosphere, easy to navigate
  • Two blocks from Balboa Park with accessible outdoor patio
  • Facility described as clean and recently remodeled

The Bad

  • One serious report of a resident's leg broken from mishandling
  • Multiple reports of slow staff response to call for help
  • Complaints about small food portions, especially at meals
  • One report of dismissive, rude phone customer service

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About St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

St. Paul's Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 24-hour skilled nursing community located near Downtown San Diego, just a few blocks from Balboa Park. It is a boutique 59-bed center providing round-the-clock licensed nursing and rehabilitation services with an individualized care plan for each resident.

Care includes assistance with activities of daily living along with physical, speech, and occupational therapy delivered through an in-house therapy center. The community accepts residents for both short-term and long-term care, and every resident has access to the full suite of amenities and services. Hospice care is also offered in the form of 24-hour skilled nursing, which can be integrated with a local hospice agency.

Staff are trained to attend to residents' mental, emotional, and spiritual needs in addition to physical care, taking time to learn individual preferences. Recently remodeled in 2018, the community was designed to feel like a home away from home.

Residents can choose between a private or semi-private room, each with individual climate control, a restroom, privacy curtains, and cable TV. Dining options include eating in the dining room or receiving meals in one's own room.

A full calendar of activities is offered, including live music, local outings, and exercise classes. The community accepts Medicare when applicable and keeps an allotted number of beds open for Medi-Cal recipients.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.7overall · 16 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (16)

serg gutierrez

Apr 2026

via Google

Members are always taking good care of patients, they really care for their wellbeing

DNA ___

Dec 2025

via Google

They tried their best and a few people really went out of their way to help my late husband out. Getting the right foods in my husband was nearly impossible, because I wasn't there for every meal. asking to give him salad..... I had to meet with the dining and food manager a couple of times.

Andrea Sperling

Jan 2025

via Google

The care that my mom got at St. Paul’s Skilled Nursing was really extraordinary. What an incredible staff of caring, compassionate, kind, and lovely experts. It’s also a wonderful, clean, and aesthetic facility. Highly recommend!!

Angelina Mason

Jan 2025

via Google

This is my dad’s words : I called for the nurse for help, took more than an hour and a half, and they are rude, when I was nothing but kind to them, they should be working a toll booth not dealing with the public

John Machun

Aug 2024

via Google

McColl’s compares favorably with a five star hotel. Everyone was absolutely great and they do what they are supposed to do. They all did everything very well!!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation offer?

St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation located?

St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is located at 235 Nutmeg Street in San Diego, California.

What do families say about St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?

St. Paul's is a small, 59-bed skilled nursing facility near Balboa Park that draws many warm reviews for its attentive nursing and therapy staff, though a handful of families report serious lapses in care and slow responsiveness. Feedback is mixed, ranging from families praising phenomenal, compassionate care to a serious complaint involving a resident injury and slow response times.

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