University Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
5602 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
University Care Center is a senior care community located in San Diego, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the San Diego area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (619) 583-1993.
Operated by PACS Group, which runs 226 communities in our directory.
With 87 beds, University Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in San Diego average about 52 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in San Diego average about 3.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 36%.
The community is located in San Diego County, CA.
University Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 87
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
- Annual staff turnover 36%
- Last health inspection May 2025