Nursing homeActive
Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center
5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 919426194630281For profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
1
since 2026
Deficiencies
16
● 0● 16● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-12
Standard
CMS overall
—
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall —/5
Health —
Staffing —
Quality —
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Standard | 0160 | 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.
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F557
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 EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F578
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F605
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-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 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F686
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F755
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 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F759
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 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F761
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F801
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F805
F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F810
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 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F842
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F865
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 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F880
F909Regularly 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 555940-20260212-F909
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bender, James Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Lam, Adrian Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Lam, Donald Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 70% | — | — |
| Shah, Manish Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Bender, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bender, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bender, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lam, Adrian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lam, Adrian Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lam, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lam, Donald Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shah, Manish Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shah, Manish Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF La Mesa | 0.6 mi | 2025-06-20 | 0100 |
| Grossmont Post Acute Care La Mesa | 0.6 mi | 2026-05-14 | 0111 |
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center La Mesa | 0.6 mi | 2026-02-12 | 1261 |
| Parkway Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation La Mesa | 0.6 mi | 2026-04-27 | 2330 |
| Country Manor La Mesa Healthcare Center La Mesa | 0.7 mi | 2025-03-06 | 0160 |
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 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |