Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF
5555 Grossmont Center Drive · La Mesa, CA · 91941 · 6197406000
30 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 9% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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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 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 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 July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 24, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
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 May 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555572 · certified since November 19, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.