Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3520 Fourth Avenue · San Diego, CA · 92103 · 6192915270
194 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056105 · certified since October 10, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.