Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center
5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center is a nursing home in La Mesa, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star ratingnot rated by CMS
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since February 12, 202616 (California average 50)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Listing
This home now appears in CMS data.
Health inspection on February 12, 2026
16 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0801. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0865. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Citation F0909. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Citation E0006. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
CMS star ratings
- not rated by CMS CMS overall star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS health inspection star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS staffing star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS quality measures star rating
CMS has not given this home a star rating.
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (619) 463-0281
- Last standard health inspection
- February 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- Not listed by CMS
- Residents per day, on average
- Not listed by CMS
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Grossmont Skilled Care, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (16 vs 50).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BENDER, JAMES5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 02/16/2023
- LAM, ADRIAN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 02/16/2023
- LAM, DONALD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 70% · since 02/16/2023
- SHAH, MANISH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 02/16/2023
- BENDER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/16/2023
Questions
When was Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists February 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since February 12, 2026. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center?
CMS has not given this home a star rating.
Is Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.