Nursing homes in La Mesa, CA
Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in La Mesa, part of the San Diego area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.1★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
La Mesa offers seven nursing homes serving residents across the 91941 and 91942 ZIP codes within San Diego County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Local care options include three 5-star rated establishments, with La Mesa Healthcare Center, operated by PACS Group, currently standing out as a top-rated provider for those seeking high-quality skilled nursing services.
Rating distribution
avg 4.1★ · 7 homesProvider mix in La Mesa
7 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- MADISON CREEK PARTNERS1 home
- GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE1 home
- PACS GROUP1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP1 home
- CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES1 home
- GROSSMONT HOSPITAL CORPORATION1 home
What to look for in La Mesa
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 4 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in La Mesa
- 1LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER5.0PACS GROUP · Medium
- 2Grossmont Post Acute Care5.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 3GROSSMONT HOSPITAL D/P SNF5.0GROSSMONT HOSPITAL CORPORATION · Small
- 4COMMUNITY CARE CENTER4.0LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
- 5COUNTRY MANOR LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER4.0CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium
- 6PARKWAY HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION3.0MADISON CREEK PARTNERS · Medium
- 7Arbor Hills Nursing Center3.0GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE · Medium
All homes in La Mesa
| LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Grossmont Post Acute Care THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| GROSSMONT HOSPITAL D/P SNF GROSSMONT HOSPITAL CORPORATION · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| COMMUNITY CARE CENTER LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| COUNTRY MANOR LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| PARKWAY HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION MADISON CREEK PARTNERS · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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