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.

Homes
7
Avg overall
4.1★
+1.0 vs national
Avg staffing
3.3★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 4.1★ · 7 homes
5
3 (43%)
4
2 (29%)
3
2 (29%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in La Mesa

7 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

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

  1. 1
    LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER
    PACS GROUP · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    Grossmont Post Acute Care
    THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
    5.0
  3. 3
    GROSSMONT HOSPITAL D/P SNF
    GROSSMONT HOSPITAL CORPORATION · Small
    5.0
  4. 4
    COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
    LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
    4.0
  5. 5
    COUNTRY MANOR LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER
    CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium
    4.0
  6. 6
    PARKWAY HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION
    MADISON CREEK PARTNERS · Medium
    3.0
  7. 7
    Arbor Hills Nursing Center
    GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE · Medium
    3.0

All homes in La Mesa

LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER
PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit
5.04025
Grossmont Post Acute Care
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit
5.04045
GROSSMONT HOSPITAL D/P SNF
GROSSMONT HOSPITAL CORPORATION · Small · Not for Profit
5.05054
COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit
4.04024
COUNTRY MANOR LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit
4.04044
PARKWAY HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION
MADISON CREEK PARTNERS · Medium · For Profit
3.03043
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
3.02025

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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