Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF, San Diego
8060 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123 · 0.4 mi
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 43 beds
- Government-owned
Nursing Home in San Diego, CA · CMS Data August 2026
The Shores Post-Acute
How Does the Shores Post-Acute Rate?
The Shores Post-Acute is a 305-bed for-profit nursing home in San Diego, CA. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.6 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on December 5, 2024, cited 20 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.6 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 20
- Certified beds
- 305
2828 Meadowlark Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.6 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.3 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.6 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 26% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 19% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | December 5, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 20 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 6 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at The Shores Post-Acute who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 15% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.8% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 1.7% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 2.5% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.1% | 0.0% | Higher than the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 2.7% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 6.9% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 305 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 299 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | BRIDGEWATER BAY HOLDINGS LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP (32 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | January 1994 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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