Arbor Hills Nursing Center
La Mesa, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055114) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,831
Phone: (619) 460-2330 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arbor Hills Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Arbor Hills Nursing Center reports 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
Arbor Hills Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,831.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Arbor Hills Nursing Center is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility in La Mesa, California (San Diego County), serving an average of 91.9 residents. First approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification in August 1978, the facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. Arbor Hills is part of the Generations Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Arbor Hills Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,831.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which flags facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
There has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Arbor Hills Nursing Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 46.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,831.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Arbor Hills has 100 certified beds and an average of 91.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Generations Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on August 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Arbor Hills scores 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6194602330 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6194602330 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055114?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.