St. Paul’s Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation



  • John A. McColl Family Health Center
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San Diego’s Leading Senior Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center


St. Paul’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a boutique, 59-bed skilled care facility where we provide 24/7 care with a nurse-resident ratio that exceeds state and federal requirements. Nestled in the heart of Bankers Hill just minutes from Scripps Mercy Hospital and UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, we foster a setting of warmth and compassion backed by the best senior care services in the field.

Our highly-trained and professional team takes great pride in our unmatched reputation for award-winning care. We specialize in short-term rehab and long-term skilled care services specifically for convalescents, and we provide this nursing care with an emphasis on kindness and consideration.

Inside Our Community


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Comfortable Remodeled Environment

Not all nursing homes are created equal, and we think you will understand why when you step inside our doors. Recently remodeled in 2018, our community was designed to feel like home.

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Private Accomodations

At St. Paul’s Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, patients can choose between a private room or semi-private room with individual climate control, a restroom, privacy curtains, and cable TV.

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In-House Therapy Services

Our therapy center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to help residents regain strength and functionality so they can return home faster.

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Helping You Heal in Comfort

Not your typical skilled nursing facility


When you or a loved one need a place to recover and regain strength after a hospital stay, there's no better community than St. Paul's Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation.

St. Paul’s is proud whenever a resident or health care professional tells our staff, “this place feels more like a community than a skilled nursing facility.” And that’s because we’ve intentionally designed it to be like a community; a place where people can reside comfortably and feel at-home during what we know can be a difficult time of healing. Our recently remodeled center provides the care of a nursing home, but with the feel and amenities of a comfortable community.

From assistance with activities of daily living to physical, speech, and occupational therapy, we help seniors in the healing process to restore independence.

We offer the option for private rooms and also provide a full calendar of events and activities, including live music, fun outings, and stimulating exercise classes. If you are searching for a San Diego senior rehabilitation center for after a surgery or hospital stay, we welcome you to tour our community in advance.

Read on to learn more about our services here at St. Paul’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, John A. McColl Family Health Center, and schedule a tour with us today. If you are a health care professional or social worker looking for skilled nursing facilities to place a patient in a San Diego skilled nursing care, contact us here for more information about insurance coverage and the skilled nursing-level care we provide.

Community Features & Amenities

San Diego's Premier Skilled Nursing Home


When looking for senior short-term skilled nursing or long-term care in San Diego, it’s important to choose communities with highly-trained staff, excellent facilities, and above all, happy residents.

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At St. Paul’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, our senior care health and rehabilitation center is staffed by highly-trained and friendly professionals with years of experience in senior care. We understand that each of our residents has very unique needs, and we work diligently to ensure that those needs are met, all while maintaining an atmosphere of comfort, privacy, and happiness.

In addition to providing assistance with activities of daily living, we also offer physical, speech, and occupational therapy, as well as planned daily activities for those who wish to participate. Residents can enjoy delicious food in the dining room, or receive meals in their room. Residents at St. Paul's nursing home will enjoy many amenities.

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Temporary Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care

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If you wish to pay privately, please call our Admissions Team to discuss our pricing and services. Unlike many skilled nursing homes in San Diego, St. Paul’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation accepts residents for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

Every resident has access to the full suite of amenities and services. We accept Medicare when applicable, and also keep an allotted number of beds open for Medi-Cal recipients. Please call or send us a message to discuss rates/costs.

our community at St. Paul’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation offers hospice care in the form of 24-hour skilled nursing, which can be integrated with a local hospice agency. Please call or send us a message to discuss rates/costs.