Grossmont Post Acute Care
8787 Center Drive · La Mesa, CA · 91942 · 6194604444
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.03 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,466 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 1, 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 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 27, 2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 27, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 7, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 7, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 7, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 7, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 7, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 1, 2024 | Fine | $11,466 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055632 · certified since January 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.