B

BALBOA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

3520 FOURTH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Score: 70 / 100

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 70/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this San Diego facility ranks in the 63th percentile among California nursing homes.

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides above-average staffing with 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 41 deficiencies at Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.40 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.77 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.82 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.39 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

41
Total Deficiencies
Jan 26, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 41 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0583 Severity F
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Jan 26, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 26, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0740 Severity D
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Sep 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 18, 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 5.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 5.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 70 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
194
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17