Bella Vista Health Center
Lemon Grove, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555870) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 644-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bella Vista Health Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above California's state average of 3.16 stars. It also earns 4 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Bella Vista Health Center reports 4.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.6%. CMS gives the facility a 3-star staffing rating.
Bella Vista Health Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Bella Vista Health Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Lemon Grove, California (San Diego County), operating as a for-profit limited liability company. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 2011 and currently averages 89.3 residents. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bella Vista holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. The facility also earns 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.87 per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record and zero payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed by CMS for Bella Vista Health Center, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes with a persistent history of serious quality problems placed under increased inspection scrutiny. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects a specific data vintage from CMS records.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bella Vista Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Bella Vista Health Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.87 per resident per day, with 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 47.6%. CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bella Vista Health Center has 99 certified beds and an average of 89.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; the available data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bella Vista scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6196441000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6196441000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555870?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.