La Mesa Healthcare Center
3780 Massachusetts Avenue · La Mesa, CA · 91941 · 6194651313
94 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected July 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023 · 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 July 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021
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 January 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 2, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 2, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 25, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2019
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 25, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2019
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 25, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2019
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 June 25, 2019 · Resident Rights
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 055488 · certified since April 1, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.