La Jolla Post-acute
Nursing Home · La Jolla, CA
- 1
- open role, live count
- 161
- beds
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Nursing Home
- Shifts hiring now
- Rotating 1
The city
Living in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla is a coastal San Diego enclave known for rugged shorelines, tide pools, and the renowned Scripps institution complex. Nurses drawn to seaside living will find a relaxed, upscale community with quick Pacific access and marine wildlife sightings along the cliffs.
Browse roles in La Jolla- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Who they are
La Jolla Post-Acute is a 161-bed skilled nursing facility located in La Jolla, California, specializing in short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.
- Nursing Home · La Jolla
- Hiring rotating
- Sign-on bonus · 1 role
More about La Jolla Post-acute
The facility has been serving the La Jolla community for many years and holds a 4-star rating from Medicare for its care and quality measures. The facility employs nursing professionals including Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), alongside staff in dietary, administrative, and management roles. Working at La Jolla Post-Acute as a nurse involves providing routine daily care to patients according to clinical assessments and care plans. The facility offers rotating schedules (such as a 4/2 rotation) with PM and NOC shifts available, and is open to hiring and training new graduates. Employee reviews indicate a workplace where staff feel a clear sense of purpose and personal appreciation, though there are noted concerns regarding pay fairness, management effectiveness, and overall satisfaction. The overall employee rating on Indeed is 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews, suggesting a mixed but not poor experience for staff.
The organization emphasizes exceptional care and quality measures, as evidenced by its 4-star Medicare rating. It is committed to serving the La Jolla community through short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
On Indeed, La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (the same facility) has 25 reviews with an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars. Detailed sub-ratings are: Work-life balance 2.9/5, Pay and benefits 2.7/5, Job security and advancement 2.7/5, Management 2.5/5, and Culture 2.8/5. Employees appreciate the feeling of personal appreciation and a clear sense of purpose. Common areas for improvement cited include fair pay for the job, overall satisfaction, and the ability to meet personal goals. Management received the lowest sub-rating at 2.5 out of 5.
The good
- New graduates are welcome and the facility is willing to train
- Employees report a feeling of personal appreciation
- Staff experience a clear sense of purpose in their work
- 4-star Medicare rating for quality of care and quality measures
- Bonus eligibility for certain full-time positions
- Rotating schedule (4/2) provides predictable time off patterns
The hard parts
- Low management rating (2.5 out of 5 on Indeed reviews)
- Pay and benefits rated poorly at 2.7 out of 5, with fair pay cited as an area for improvement
- Work-life balance rated below average at 2.9 out of 5
- Overall employee satisfaction flagged as an area for improvement
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jun 25, 2026
- Website
- lajollapa.com ↗
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