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The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla

3884 Nobel Drive

4.4(168 ratings)· San Diego average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
59
Medicare Rating
5-star overall rating from Medicare.gov
Therapy Services
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Stay Type
Short-term rehab stays for post-hospital recovery

What Families Think

Families overwhelmingly praise this skilled nursing and rehab facility for its attentive, compassionate staff and strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy outcomes, especially for short-term post-hospital recovery. A handful of reviewers raised concerns about weekend understaffing, inconsistent food quality, and isolated incidents involving missing belongings.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly described as caring, kind, and attentive
  • Strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy results
  • Free valet parking for visitors
  • Facility described as clean and well-maintained
  • Holds a 5-star Medicare.gov quality rating
  • Good communication with families during care

The Bad

  • One reviewer noted weekend understaffing
  • Several reviewers mention inconsistent food quality or temperature
  • One report of theft of money and a smartwatch from a room
  • Call button response times described as variable

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla 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 4.4 out of 5 across 168 reviews.

About The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla

The Springs at Pacific Regent in La Jolla operates as a nursing home and rehabilitation community offering health care services to residents and guests. The community emphasizes personalized attention, describing each person who stays there as a valued guest rather than simply a patient.

Therapy programs are built around a combination of high-tech and hands-on therapeutic approaches, with each plan customized to the individual. Therapists apply current research methods and collaborate closely with each patient, their family, and their healthcare provider to develop a care and treatment plan suited to that person's needs and goals.

Beyond clinical care, the community offers a schedule of activities and excursions intended to keep daily life engaging for residents. The stated goal is to combine exceptional care and service with a broader sense of community among residents and staff.

The Springs at Pacific Regent, La Jolla has received a 5-star overall rating from Medicare.gov, which the community cites as a reflection of the quality of care it delivers.

Types of Care at The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla

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)

Activities

  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla

4.4overall · 168 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (168)

Tim

Jul 2026

via Google

Great care and terrific food. Travis the cook amazing. The staff really takes care of people. Regular check ups

Gerald Alcock

Jul 2026

via Google

Five stars feels unfairly low. If Google allowed six, they’d have earned it today.

Alexander Diaz

Jul 2026

via Google

Very nice facility. Went to visit my aunt and it seems the staff is taking good care of her. Parking is...ok I guess, no self parking, but there is valet, which by the way is free. No complaints here.

Janet Fagan

Jul 2026

via Google

We like the staff, location, cleanliness and attention to what really matters - helping our loved one get better.

Marc Goldstone

Jun 2026

via Google

Staff is extremely nice, friendly and truly helpful. Love ❤️ the around the clock support.

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 25 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Aug 6, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • 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 Aug 29, 2025

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025

  • 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 Aug 29, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2025

Sep 5, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 inspectionCorrected Oct 10, 2024

Jul 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 13, 2024

May 17, 2024Health 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 Jun 11, 2024

Mar 8, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • 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 Apr 1, 2024

Jan 5, 2024Infection ControlNo citations
Aug 25, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • 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 Sep 1, 2023

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • 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 Sep 1, 2023

  • 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 Sep 1, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

Feb 14, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2019

  • 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 Mar 19, 2019

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 19, 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 Mar 19, 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 Mar 19, 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 May 8, 2019

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 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 The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla offer?

The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla located?

The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla is located at 3884 Nobel Drive in San Diego, California.

What do families say about The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla?

Families overwhelmingly praise this skilled nursing and rehab facility for its attentive, compassionate staff and strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy outcomes, especially for short-term post-hospital recovery. A handful of reviewers raised concerns about weekend understaffing, inconsistent food quality, and isolated incidents involving missing belongings.

How did The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla do on recent health and safety inspections?

The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 25 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.

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