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La Mesa Healthcare Center
3780 Massachusetts Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
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La Mesa Healthcare Center Description
La Mesa Healthcare Center is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Lemon Grove, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 15 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for La Mesa Healthcare Center show a mix of experiences. Some reviewers have expressed serious concerns about the care provided, mentioning instances of neglect, poor treatment, and inadequate medical attention. Complaints include late meals, unresponsive staff, and unsanitary conditions. There are alarming reports of residents being ignored, mistreated, and even given the wrong medication leading to severe health issues.
On the other hand, many reviews praise the facility for its excellent care, clean environment, and friendly, dedicated staff. Positive experiences highlight the effective therapy sessions, quick response to call lights, enjoyable activities, and overall improvement in residents' health and mobility. The food quality and variety also received compliments, along with the facility's cleanliness and the staff's attentiveness to individual needs.
Some reviewers specifically commend the staff for their compassion, professionalism, and the personal interest they take in residents' care. There are mentions of successful recoveries, pleasant stays, and gratitude for the support provided during rehabilitation. The facility's activities and special events, aimed at keeping residents engaged and entertained, are appreciated by many.
However, the negative reviews raise significant concerns about the level of care and management at the facility, with some suggesting that the care provided falls short of acceptable standards. These reviews call for careful consideration and potential investigation to ensure residents' safety and well-being.
In summary, while there are numerous positive testimonials about La Mesa Healthcare Center, the negative experiences shared by some families and residents suggest a need for scrutiny and possibly improvements in certain areas of care and management.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 1, 1970
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 94
Total current residents: 93
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 7
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-30 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-05-21 | 2019-07-10 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2019-05-21 | 2019-07-10 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2019-05-21 | 2019-07-10 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. |
| 2019-05-21 | 2019-07-10 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2019-05-21 | 2019-07-10 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-07-25 | 2018-08-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2018-07-25 | 2018-08-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2018-07-25 | 2018-08-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2018-07-25 | 2018-08-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2018-07-25 | 2018-08-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2018-07-25 | 2018-08-15 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2018-07-25 | 2018-08-15 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. |
| 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2023-01-17 | 2023-01-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. |
| 2023-01-17 | 2023-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-02 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-02 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-02 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-02 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-09 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-09 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-10 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-11-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-25 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| 2018-05-04 | 2018-05-22 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. |
| 2018-05-04 | 2018-05-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Lemon Grove which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 26,709 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $96,235, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 59
- Average Temperature: 68.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 63 days of rain and 301 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.93 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.06 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.68 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.5 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.76 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 156.0, Moderate Days 120.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 6.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Albertsons Supermarket
0.2 miles awayFood 4 Less
0.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.6 miles awayFood 4 Less Supermarket
1.5 miles awayVons 2352
1.6 miles awayTransportation
Lemon Grove Depot
0.7 miles awayBus Stations
Broadway & Massachusetts Avenue
0.2 miles awayMassachusetts Avenue & Westview Pl
0.3 miles awayMassachusetts Avenue & Central Avenue
0.5 miles awayCollege Avenue & College Grove Drive
0.6 miles awayMassachusetts Avenue & San Miguel Avenue
0.7 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
1.6 miles awayWells Fargo
1.7 miles awayUnion Bank
1.8 miles awayCitibank
1.8 miles awayCalifornia Bank & Trust
2.9 miles awayHospitals
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
1.9 miles awayCrestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
2.0 miles awayAlvarado Hospital
2.2 miles awaySharp Grossmont Hospital
3.1 miles awayKaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
4.2 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.3 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayLa Mesa Pharmacy
1.9 miles awayRite Aid Pharmacy
2.8 miles awayDentists
Palm Dental Group
1.1 miles awayDental Arts of Spring Valley
3.6 miles awayWestern Dental & Orthodonics
5.1 miles awayKorel Family Dentistry
5.5 miles awayDental Arts San Diego
5.8 miles awayParks
Vista La Mesa Park
0.3 miles awayLa Mesa
0.3 miles awayFiremens Park
0.9 miles awayRolando Park
1.0 miles awayBerry Street Park
1.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
4.5 miles awayShopping
Grossmont Center North
2.7 miles away8800 Grossmont Blvd
2.8 miles awayTrolley Town Center
2.9 miles awayWestfield Plaza Bonita
6.2 miles awayHawthorne Crossings
7.9 miles awayCulture
La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
1.8 miles awaySDSU Open Air Theater
2.6 miles awayYoung Actors Theatre
3.1 miles awayAmphitheater
3.6 miles awayMt. Helix Amphitheater
3.8 miles awayRestaurants
Subway
0.5 miles awayFamilia Espanol Hispanic Catering
0.9 miles awayWei Wei Asian Express
1.0 miles awayEl Cilantro
1.6 miles awaySala Thai Restaurant
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