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St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
235 Nutmeg Street3.7(16 ratings)· San Diego average: 4.5
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 59
- Inspections
- View history (78 citations)
- Medicaid access
- Reserves an allotted number of beds for Medi-Cal
CMS Care Compare
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
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a senior living community in San Diego, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 16 reviews.
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 at St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Live Performances
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
3.7overall · 16 ratings combined
3.7★ on Google (16)
DNA ___
Dec 2025
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
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
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
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!!!
Government Inspection History
11 inspection visits in the last three years, 78 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 11, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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 inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Feb 7, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 6, 2026
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 6, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 6, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Health 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 Dec 19, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 4, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 4, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 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 Jul 18, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2025
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 Jul 26, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2025
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2025
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 Jul 26, 2025
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, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 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 Jul 26, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2025
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, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 10, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025
May 2, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
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 May 18, 2025
Jun 20, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 20, 2024
Apr 7, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard25 citations
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2023
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2023
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2023
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 16, 2023
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 16, 2023
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 16, 2023
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 May 5, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
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, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
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, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
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 May 5, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2023
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2023
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 May 16, 2023
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2023
Mar 29, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2019
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 11, 2019
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 May 17, 2019
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2019
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019
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 May 17, 2019
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2019
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 May 17, 2019
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2019
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2019
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 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.
How did St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation do on recent health and safety inspections?
St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation had 11 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 78 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 St. Paul's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
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