Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center
Lemon Grove, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055182) · 158 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 463-0294 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation 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 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. This facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Lemon Grove, San Diego County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility maintains 158 certified beds with an average daily census of 151.3 residents.
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. The breakdown of CMS's four star ratings is: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
This facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon designation, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 3.2. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
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 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 47.7% and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 158 certified beds with an average of 151.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's four CMS ratings are: overall 3/5, health inspection 2/5, quality measures 5/5, and staffing 3/5.
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 6194630294 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 6194630294 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055182?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.