Community Care Center
La Mesa, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055873) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 465-0702 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Community Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.6%.
Community Care Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Community Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in La Mesa, San Diego County, California. The facility has been certified since February 1968 and is licensed for 119 beds, with an average of 104.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain of 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Community Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (0) totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection.
CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility. Data reflects CMS Care Compare's published dataset; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Community Care Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 33.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 119 beds and has an average of 104.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company that is part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain of 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 8, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate star ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall rating combining all three; this facility scores 4, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6194650702 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6194650702 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055873?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.