Nursing homes in Lemon Grove, CA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lemon Grove, part of the San Diego area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Lemon Grove, California, have access to two skilled nursing facilities located within the 91945 ZIP code area of San Diego County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local nursing homes maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among these options, Bella Vista Health Center, operated by Aetas Health Services, stands out as the city’s top-performing facility with a perfect 5-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Lemon Grove
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- AETAS HEALTH SERVICES1 home
What to look for in Lemon Grove
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Lemon Grove
| BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER AETAS HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.