Grossmont Post Acute Care
La Mesa, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055632) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $11,466
Phone: (619) 460-4444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Grossmont Post Acute Care has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Grossmont Post Acute Care reports total nurse staffing of 4.76 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.7%.
Grossmont Post Acute Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $11,466.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Grossmont Post Acute Care is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility in La Mesa, San Diego County, California, with an average daily census of 90.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1974. It is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Grossmont Post Acute Care holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.76 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $11,466.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities with a history of persistent poor performance and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Grossmont Post Acute Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.76 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 48.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $11,466.00 and no payment denials.
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 designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 90 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at (619) 460-4444 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (619) 460-4444 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055632?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.