Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555326) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (858) 673-0101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 5.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in San Diego, California, certified by CMS since October 1988. The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 114.9 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 5.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, meaning no federal fines are on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as having a history of persistent poor performance and that are placed under a schedule of increased inspections.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current 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?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 5.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars and 40.0% nursing staff turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 114.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 12, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
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 8586730101 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8586730101 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555326?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.