La Mesa Healthcare Center
La Mesa, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055488) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 465-1313 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Mesa Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
La Mesa Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
La Mesa Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
La Mesa Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in La Mesa, San Diego County, California, certified since April 1970. The facility has 94 certified beds with an average of 89.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Mesa Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.11581 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.38728 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.7%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports zero federal fines and no total fine amount on record for this facility, and zero payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on the CMS website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Mesa Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 5 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 4.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 33.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, no fine amount, 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 listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 94 certified beds with an average of 89.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6194651313 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6194651313 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055488?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.