Lakeside Special Care Center
Lakeside, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555887) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 561-1222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakeside Special Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Lakeside Special Care Center reports 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Lakeside Special Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lakeside Special Care Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in Lakeside, San Diego County, California. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 2, 2014. The facility is certified for 94 beds and reports an average daily census of 137.8 residents according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Lakeside Special Care Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports zero federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Lakeside Special Care Center is part of the Generations Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.1 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and to review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakeside Special Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, 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?
The facility reports 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a 31.7% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus program based on the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 94 beds and has an average daily census of 137.8 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 includes 27 facilities with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 2, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each rated 1 to 5 stars; this facility scores 5 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 6195611222 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 6195611222 to arrange a tour 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/555887?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.