La Mesa Healthcare Center

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.2

Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.3

Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 4.1

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 4.12 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.39 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 1.12 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.61 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.78 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 33.7 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 61.5 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: March 27, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 13.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 3
Citations on record (3 years): 38 health · 19 fire safety

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-05-06	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-29	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-19
2025-09-04	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-03-27	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-27	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-27	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-27	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-27	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-27	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-27	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-27	Implement 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-27	Ensure 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-27	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-25
2023-10-12	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-11-16
2023-10-12	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-11-16
2021-12-02	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-01-02
2021-12-02	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-01-02
2021-12-02	Honor 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-01-02
2021-12-02	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-01-02
2021-12-02	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-01-02
2019-05-09	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Honor 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Notify 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Provide 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Ensure 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Ensure 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25
2019-05-09	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-06-25

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Stewart, Jo Ann (individual)	Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
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
Wilcox, Connor (individual)	W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of La Mesa Healthcare Center?

La Mesa Healthcare Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does La Mesa Healthcare Center have?

It has 94 certified beds and cares for about 90 residents per day.

Has La Mesa Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns La Mesa Healthcare Center?

It is part of Pacs Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of La Mesa Healthcare Center?

(619) 465-1313. The facility is located at 3780 Massachusetts Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941.

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