Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
San Diego, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056105) · 194 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 291-5270 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above California's state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in San Diego, California, first approved for certification on October 10, 1969. It is licensed for 194 beds and serves an average of 181.7 residents per day. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Balboa holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.79 hours per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record ($0.00 across 0 fines) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this facility in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should note that while the overall and quality measure ratings are strong, the staffing rating is lower relative to other CMS measures. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Balboa has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Balboa is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.2%; CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this facility in CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Balboa is certified for 194 beds and has an average daily census of 181.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 10, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Balboa scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 6192915270 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 6192915270 to arrange a tour and ask about specific services.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056105?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.