Nursing homeActive
La Mesa Healthcare Center
3780 Massachusetts Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941619465131394 certified beds · 90 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2019
Deficiencies
38
● 0● 38● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-06
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 2
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-29 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-27 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-12-02 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-05-09 | Standard | 0180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 055488-20260506-F656
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-19Record 055488-20260429-F880
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 055488-20250904-F609
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F558
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F695
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-25Record 055488-20250327-F880
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-16Record 055488-20231012-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-16Record 055488-20231012-F684
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-02Record 055488-20211202-F554
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-02Record 055488-20211202-F578
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-02Record 055488-20211202-F656
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-02Record 055488-20211202-F759
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-02Record 055488-20211202-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F550
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F554
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F561
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F584
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F625
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F636
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F686
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F689
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F697
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F761
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F802
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F803
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F812
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F867
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-25Record 055488-20190509-F925
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.39
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.12
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.78
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover34%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover62%
Facility
California
National
California 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.9% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 5.0% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 5.8% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.2% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apt, Frederick Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hancock, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jergensen, Joshua Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mitchell, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stewart, Jo Ann Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilcox, Connor Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Pacs Group — 274 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for San Diego.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Health Center Lemon Grove | 1.0 mi | 2026-04-15 | 0100 |
| Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center Lemon Grove | 1.2 mi | 2025-12-18 | 1430 |
| Parkway Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation La Mesa | 2.0 mi | 2026-04-27 | 2330 |
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center La Mesa | 2.0 mi | 2026-02-12 | 1261 |
| Amaya Springs Health Care Center Spring Valley | 1.8 mi | 2026-06-22 | 0190 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |