University Care Center

University Care Center, located at 5602 University Avenue in San Diego's College Area, provides dedicated skilled nursing care to residents and families in one of the city's most culturally rich and connected communities. Managed by Pacs Group, a healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality post-acute and long-term care, University Care Center brings professional nursing expertise and genuine compassion to every resident interaction. The community is well situated for medical access. Alvarado Hospital Medical Center — a full-service acute care hospital operated by Prime Healthcare — is just minutes away along Alvarado Canyon Road, providing residents and care teams with a trusted partner for urgent medical needs and specialist consultations. Sharp Memorial Hospital is also accessible within a short drive, further reinforcing the depth of medical resources available to residents. University Avenue itself is one of San Diego's most dynamic corridors, connecting the neighborhoods of City Heights, Normal Heights, and North Park — communities celebrated for their diverse dining scenes, independent businesses, and cultural events. The thriving North Park neighborhood, with its weekly farmers market, eclectic restaurants on 30th Street, and lively arts scene, is a short drive west and a wonderful destination for family outings. The historic Kensington neighborhood, with its tree-lined streets and village-like charm, is equally close. The crown jewel of the area for residents and families is Balboa Park, San Diego's beloved 1,200-acre urban park just minutes to the west. Home to 17 museums, the San Diego Zoo, botanical gardens, and miles of walking paths, Balboa Park offers therapeutic, educational, and recreational opportunities that families can share with residents during visits and outings. Pacs Group's care teams at University Care Center are focused on individualized skilled nursing care that addresses each resident's medical, rehabilitative, and emotional needs — supporting recovery and quality of life in a community-centered setting.