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Nursing homes in San Diego County, California

11
rated one or two stars
6
with an immediate jeopardy finding
59 of 83
staffed below the research benchmark for the residents they have
$1.1 million
in federal fines since 2023 across these 83 homes
19
towns with at least one nursing home

There are 83 Medicare-certified nursing homes in San Diego County, across 19 towns. 11 of them are rated one or two stars, the lowest two grades Medicare gives. Medicare grades inspections on a curve inside each state, so those stars are a rank inside California, not a national score.

All 83 nursing homes in San Diego County

Every Medicare-certified nursing home with an address in San Diego County, whichever town it is in. The labels on each card come from Medicare’s own records. What each one counts is below.

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San Diego Post-Acute Center 1201 South Orange Ave., El Cajon 92020 · 240 beds Carries Medicare’s abuse warningAbuse or neglect citation2 immediate jeopardy findings on 2 inspections3 findings of actual harm19% below expected staffing$46,495 in federal fines
1 out of 5
 Santa Fe Post-Acute 247 E. Bobier Drive, Vista 92084 · 187 beds 1 immediate jeopardy finding2 findings of actual harm19% below expected staffing$64,269 in federal fines
2 out of 5
 Country Hills Post Acute 1580 Broadway, El Cajon 92021 · 305 beds 1 immediate jeopardy finding20% below expected staffing$122,210 in federal fines
1 out of 5
 The Shores Post-Acute 2828 Meadowlark Drive, San Diego 92123 · 305 beds 1 immediate jeopardy finding26% below expected staffing
3 out of 5
 Edgemoor Hospital 655 Park Center Drive, Santee 92071 · 192 beds Carries Medicare’s abuse warningAbuse or neglect citation1 immediate jeopardy finding$41,895 in federal fines
4 out of 5
 Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute 13101 Hartfield Ave, San Diego 92130 · 45 beds 1 immediate jeopardy finding15% below expected staffing$87,153 in federal fines
5 out of 5
 Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC 1340 E Madison Ave, El Cajon 92021 · 99 beds 2 findings of actual harm21% below expected staffing$14,015 in federal fines
2 out of 5
 Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center 622 South Anza Street, El Cajon 92020 · 151 beds Abuse or neglect citation2 findings of actual harm31% below expected staffing$33,732 in federal fines
3 out of 5
 Reo Vista Healthcare Center 6061 Banbury St., San Diego 92139 · 162 beds 2 findings of actual harm26% below expected staffing$25,406 in federal fines
3 out of 5
 Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center 1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon 92021 · 96 beds Abuse or neglect citation2 findings of actual harm26% below expected staffing$9,110 in federal fines
3 out of 5
 National City Post Acute 220 East 24th Street, National City 91950 · 98 beds 2 findings of actual harm25% below expected staffing$15,652 in federal fines
3 out of 5
 The Pavilion at Ocean Point 3202 Duke Street, San Diego 92110 · 133 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded1 finding of actual harm20% below expected staffing
2 out of 5
 St. Pauls Health Care Center 235 Nutmeg Street, San Diego 92103 · 59 beds Carries Medicare’s abuse warningAbuse or neglect citation1 finding of actual harm$44,890 in federal fines
2 out of 5
 Palomar Heights Post Acute 1260 E Ohio Avenue, Escondido 92027 · 98 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded1 finding of actual harm24% below expected staffing$8,176 in federal fines
3 out of 5
 Magnolia Post Acute Care 635 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon 92020 · 99 beds Carries Medicare’s abuse warningAbuse or neglect citation1 finding of actual harm20% below expected staffing$117,475 in federal fines
3 out of 5
 Golden Hill Post Acute 1201 34th St., San Diego 92102 · 99 beds 1 finding of actual harm17% below expected staffing
3 out of 5
 Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 11895 Avenue of Industry, San Diego 92128 · 120 beds 1 finding of actual harm12% below expected staffing
3 out of 5
 Somerset Post Acute Care 151 Claydelle Ave, El Cajon 92020 · 65 beds 1 finding of actual harm11% below expected staffing$26,728 in federal fines
3 out of 5
 Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego 92103 · 194 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded1 finding of actual harm29% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Ocean View Post Acute 1980 Felicita Road, Escondido 92025 · 120 beds 1 finding of actual harm24% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Vista View Post Acute 304 N. Melrose Dr, Vista 92083 · 176 beds Abuse or neglect citation1 finding of actual harm21% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 541 V Avenue, National City 91950 · 99 beds 1 finding of actual harm17% below expected staffing$10,188 in federal fines
4 out of 5
 Mission Hills Post Acute Care 3680 Reynard Way, San Diego 92103 · 75 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded1 finding of actual harm17% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Grossmont Post Acute Care 8787 Center Drive, La Mesa 91942 · 90 beds Abuse or neglect citation1 finding of actual harm11% below expected staffing$11,466 in federal fines
4 out of 5
 Arbor Hills Nursing Center 7800 Parkway Drive, La Mesa 91942 · 100 beds 1 finding of actual harm24% below expected staffing$12,831 in federal fines
5 out of 5
 Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility 2000 Westwood Road, Vista 92083 · 119 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded1 finding of actual harm22% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 La Paloma Healthcare Center 3232 Thunder Drive, Oceanside 92056 · 93 beds 1 finding of actual harm22% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Victoria Post Acute Care 654 S. Anza, El Cajon 92020 · 120 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded1 finding of actual harm17% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista 700 East Naples Court, Chula Vista 91911 · 180 beds Resident property citation, no harm recorded1 finding of actual harm$8,018 in federal fines
5 out of 5
 Glenbrook 1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad 92009 · 94 beds 1 finding of actual harm$9,311 in federal fines
5 out of 5
 Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista 91911 · 100 beds 1 finding of actual harm
5 out of 5
 The Villas at Poway 15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway 92064 · 129 beds Abuse or neglect citation1 finding of actual harm$57,124 in federal fines
5 out of 5
 Brighton Place San Diego 1350 N. Euclid Avenue, San Diego 92105 · 99 beds 26% below expected staffing
1 out of 5
 Brighton Place Spring Valley 9009 Campo Road, Spring Valley 91977 · 68 beds 28% below expected staffing
2 out of 5
 Stillwater Post-Acute 510 E. Washington Avenue, El Cajon 92020 · 256 beds 24% below expected staffing
2 out of 5
 Palomar Vista Healthcare Center 201 N Fig Street, Escondido 92025 · 74 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
2 out of 5
 Casa De Las Campanas 18655 W. Bernardo Drive, San Diego 92127 · 99 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
2 out of 5
 Mount Miguel Covenant Village 325 Kempton St., Spring Valley 91977 · 90 beds 46% below expected staffing
3 out of 5
 Amaya Springs Health Care Center 8625 Lamar Street, Spring Valley 91977 · 50 beds 23% below expected staffing
3 out of 5
 Parkway Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation 7760 Parkway Drive, La Mesa 91942 · 60 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded19% below expected staffing
3 out of 5
 Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center 8351 Broadway, Lemon Grove 91945 · 158 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded19% below expected staffing
3 out of 5
 Poway Healthcare Center 15632 Pomerado Road, Poway 92064 · 99 beds 27% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Aviara Healthcare Center 944 Regal Road, Encinitas 92024 · 120 beds 26% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Encinitas Post-Acute 900 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas 92024 · 99 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded24% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 La Jolla Post-Acute 2552 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla 92037 · 161 beds 22% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Boulder Creek Post Acute 12696 Monte Vista Road, Poway 92064 · 149 beds 21% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Community Care Center 8665 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa 91942 · 119 beds 21% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Valley Vista Post Acute 1025 W. Second Avenue, Escondido 92025 · 59 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded20% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Country Manor La Mesa Healthcare Center 5696 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa 91942 · 99 beds 19% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Fallbrook Skilled Nursing 325 Potter Street, Fallbrook 92028 · 93 beds 19% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Village Square Healthcare Center 1586 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 · 118 beds 15% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Bella Vista Health Center 7922 Palm Street, Lemon Grove 91945 · 99 beds 14% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Bayshire Carlsbad 3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008 · 45 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded10% below expected staffing
4 out of 5
 Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium 1889 National City Blvd., National City 91950 · 98 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
4 out of 5
 The Royal Home 12436 Royal Road, El Cajon 92021 · 19 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
4 out of 5
 Escondido Post Acute 421 E Mission Ave, Escondido 92025 · 180 beds 24% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 University Care Center 5602 University Ave, San Diego 92105 · 87 beds 23% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Bradley Court 675 E Bradley, El Cajon 92021 · 56 beds 23% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home 7675 Family Circle Drive, San Diego 92111 · 98 beds 22% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Arroyo Vista Nursing Center 3022 45th Street, San Diego 92105 · 53 beds 22% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 La Mesa Healthcare Center 3780 Massachusetts Avenue, La Mesa 91941 · 94 beds 22% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Jacob Healthcare Center 4075 54th St., San Diego 92105 · 128 beds 21% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 South Bay Post Acute Care 553 F Street, Chula Vista 91910 · 99 beds 20% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center 8778 Cuyamaca Street, Santee 92071 · 105 beds 19% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center 15720 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego 92127 · 299 beds 18% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Paradise Valley Health Care 2575 E. Eighth St., National City 91950 · 86 beds 17% below expected staffing$10,036 in federal fines
5 out of 5
 Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center 4033 Sixth Avenue Ext, San Diego 92103 · 96 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded15% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Redwood Terrace Health Center 710 W 13th Ave, Escondido 92025 · 59 beds 11% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 The Springs at Pacific Regent 3884 Nobel Drive, San Diego 92122 · 59 beds 10% below expected staffing
5 out of 5
 Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center 902 South Euclid Avenue, National City 91950 · 104 beds $297,367 in federal fines
5 out of 5
 The Cove at La Jolla 7160 Fay Avenue, La Jolla 92037 · 59 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
5 out of 5
 Parkside Health and Wellness Center 444 W Lexington, El Cajon 92020 · 52 beds Resident property citation, no harm recorded
5 out of 5
 Lakeside Special Care Center 11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside 92040 · 94 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded
5 out of 5
 Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility 9825 Glen Center Drive, San Diego 92131 · 45 beds $33,238 in federal fines
5 out of 5
 Carlsbad By the Sea 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008 · 33 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
5 out of 5
 Vi at La Jolla Village 4171 Las Palmas Square, San Diego 92122 · 60 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
5 out of 5
 The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center 211 Saxony Road, Encinitas 92024 · 58 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
5 out of 5
 Villa Coronado D/p SNF 233 Prospect Place, Coronado 92118 · 122 beds Abuse or neglect citation, no harm recorded
5 out of 5
 Helen Bernardy Center D/p SNF 8060 Frost St, San Diego 92123 · 43 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
5 out of 5
 Grossmont Hospital D/p SNF 5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa 91941 · 30 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
5 out of 5
 Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community 100 Holland Glen, Escondido 92026 · 19 beds No harm or jeopardy findings
5 out of 5
 Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center 5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa 91942 No harm or jeopardy findings Not rated by Medicare Pacific Villas Post Acute 3220 Thunder Drive, Oceanside 92056 No harm or jeopardy findings Not rated by Medicare

What the labels on each card mean

What a star means here

Medicare grades the inspection part of a star rating on a curve inside each state, so a star here is a rank against other California homes, not a national score. Medicare withholds the rating altogether from homes on its Special Focus Facility list, so a withheld rating is a warning, not missing data.

Short on staffing

The home reports fewer nurse and aide hours per resident per day than a published research benchmark expects for the residents it actually has. The benchmark is not a Medicare figure: we work it out from the home's own Medicare case-mix score using the CASE formula (Harrington and others, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2025). It is not a legal limit, and there is no federal minimum number of nursing hours per resident per day.

Immediate jeopardy

The most serious result an inspection can have. It means inspectors found a resident was in danger of serious harm or death. A finding of actual harm is the level below that. Both are counts of inspection tags across the last three inspection cycles on record, not counts of separate incidents. Fines are federal penalties recorded between 2023 and 2026.

Abuse, counted two ways

There are two official measures and they do not agree. Medicare puts an abuse warning on a home's profile when abuse was found and a resident was harmed, or when it happened twice, and takes the warning off after a year. Separately, inspectors cite homes under the abuse, resident property and involuntary seclusion tags, and those findings stay on the record. A home can carry one label, both, or neither, so the two are labeled separately on every card.

The Special Focus list

Medicare's list of homes with a persistent record of serious problems. Each state gets a small number of places on it. A candidate is a home in line for one of those places.

Towns in San Diego County

A town needs two homes to have its own page. The rest link straight to the home. Each count is the homes in San Diego County, so a town that crosses the county line will show more on its own page.

San Diego21El Cajon12La Mesa8Escondido7National City5Carlsbad3Chula Vista3Encinitas3Poway3Spring Valley3Vista3La Jolla2Lemon Grove2Oceanside2Santee2Coronado1Fallbrook1Lakeside1San Marcos1