Kearny Mesa Convalescent And Nursing Home
San Diego, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055286) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (858) 278-8121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kearny Mesa Convalescent And Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, though its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Kearny Mesa Convalescent And Nursing Home reports total nurse hours of 4.42 per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4 percent.
Kearny Mesa Convalescent And Nursing Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Kearny Mesa Convalescent And Nursing Home is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Diego, California, operating under a for-profit limited liability company structure. The facility is certified for 98 beds and reports an average daily census of 83.2 residents. It has been certified since September 1977.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kearny Mesa holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is also 5 stars. However, its staffing rating is notably lower at 2 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.42, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.85. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data.
Kearny Mesa is part of the Generations Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current details and inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kearny Mesa has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.42 per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 32.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 98 beds with an average daily census of 83.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is 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?
The facility has been certified since September 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Kearny Mesa scores 5, 5, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8582788121 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 8582788121 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055286?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.