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Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.
Findings, latest cycle6
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$12,831
Beds100
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 37 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Nursing and physician services | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F0730) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 6, 2026 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. (F0740) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 9, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 18, 2025 |
Earlier inspections (29)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Administration | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F0867) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Administration | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. (F0847) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0758) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. (F0699) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (F0688) | Actual harm to a resident isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Dec 13, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jan 10, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 13, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 19, 2024 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 9, 2024 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Administration | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (F0849) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 15, 2022 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 15, 2022 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 15, 2022 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 15, 2022 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 15, 2022 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 15, 2022 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 15, 2022 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 15, 2022 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Resident rights | 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. (F0578) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 15, 2022 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $12,831 (1). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | Fine | $12,831 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.12 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.67 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.65 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 45.3% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 100 |
| Residents per day, average | 92.7 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | GHC of La Mesa, LLC |
| Chain | Generations Healthcare (27 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Aug 1, 1978 |
Questions to ask when you call
- What was corrected after the last inspection?
- How many staff work at night and on weekends?
- Does anyone on staff speak my relative's language?
- May I visit at any time, without an appointment?
Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov · Report an error
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