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GROSSMONT POST ACUTE CARE

8787 CENTER DRIVE, LA MESA, CA 91942
Score: 85 / 100

Grossmont Post Acute Care is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in La Mesa, California, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 85/100, it ranks in the top 19% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Grossmont Post Acute Care provides above-average staffing with 4.65 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 32 deficiencies at Grossmont Post Acute Care. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.65 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.05 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.60 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.21 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.91 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Nov 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 32 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jun 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jun 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jun 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0694 Severity D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    Jun 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 4.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 3.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 0.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $11,466

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 85 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
90
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7