Grossmont Hospital Sharp
La Mesa, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T026)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (858) 939-3152 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Grossmont Hospital Sharp is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on the measures reported, with 0 measures better than national and 0 measures worse than national. Its rate of discharging patients home to the community is also no different than the national rate.
At Grossmont Hospital Sharp, the rate of patients discharged home to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and discharge outcomes are in line with typical national performance.
Grossmont Hospital Sharp is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in La Mesa, California, operated under government ownership, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Grossmont Hospital Sharp is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in La Mesa, San Diego County, California. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984, and is operated under government ownership. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, before they return home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower, more gradual level of therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Grossmont Hospital Sharp's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, whether measured during the rehabilitation stay or after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated infection rate for C. diff is no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated infection measure was not identified in the available data for this facility.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports and compares to national benchmarks, none are marked as better than the national rate and none are marked as worse — all reported measures fall in line with expected national performance. Families considering this facility can view these measures directly and check for updates on CMS Care Compare, which is the source of this information.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function quickly, whereas a nursing home typically provides a lower level of therapy over a longer period.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Grossmont Hospital Sharp's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate was not included in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Grossmont Hospital Sharp is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions this facility treats; contact the facility at (858) 939-3152 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures reported, 0 are better than the national rate and 0 are worse — all reported measures are in line with national performance.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/05T026?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (858) 939-3152.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; contact the facility at (858) 939-3152 to arrange a transfer.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.