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Nursing homes in La Mesa, CA

All 8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in La Mesa, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

8certified nursing homes
7rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How La Mesa compares

 La MesaSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes8831,165
Average Medicare overall rating4.64.03.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars100%73%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years21.023.341.3
Serious citations per home0.30.41.0
Homes with a federal fine25%27%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF
30 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 10 0 None
Grossmont Post Acute Care
90 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ 12 1 $11,466
Country Manor LA Mesa Healthcare Center
99 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ 16 0 None
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
100 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ 28 1 $12,831
LA Mesa Healthcare Center
94 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ 23 0 None
Community Care Center
119 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ 28 0 None
Parkway Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation
60 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 35 0 None
Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center
— — — 16 0 None

Arbor Hills Nursing Center

7800 Parkway Drive · 100 beds · Generations Healthcare · (619) 460-2330

5of 5
overall

28 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger26 potential harm1 minimal

See all 37 citations

LA Mesa Healthcare Center

3780 Massachusetts Avenue · 94 beds · Pacs Group · (619) 465-1313

4of 5
overall

23 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger23 potential harm0 minimal

See all 30 citations

Community Care Center

8665 LA Mesa Blvd. · 119 beds · Links Healthcare Group · (619) 465-0702

4of 5
overall

28 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger28 potential harm0 minimal

See all 28 citations

How to read these ratings

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.