The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Grossmont Post Acute Care
LA MESA, CA · Medicare-certified · 90 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Grossmont Post Acute Care in La Mesa has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star scores for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.76 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has a recent federal penalty and $11,466 in fines in the last 24 months, with recent inspection citations related to abuse prevention and food/nutrition services.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7595 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $11,466recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7595.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.07
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.15
- Nurse aides
- 2.54
- Weekend nursing
- 4.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—13.3%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—7.9%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—0%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—3.2%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—3.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—15.6%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—19.6%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—0%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure each resident got a nourishing, balanced diet that met daily nutrition and special dietary needs. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 800 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,466 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $11,466 in total fines.
- $11,466
Federal fine
Aug 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 90.7 residents on an average day (101% of 90 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 52 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.