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Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (LA MESA, California)

5480 Marengo Ave, LA MESA, California 91942

Phone: 6194630281

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

San Diego

Sprinkler Systems

Data Not Available

Special Focus

None

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CMS Star Ratings

OverallN/A

HealthN/A

StaffingN/A

QualityN/A

Nurse Staffing Check

Metric	This Facility	California Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.00	0.68	-0.68
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	0.00	4.54	-4.54
CMS Staffing Rating	N/A	3.3/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	N/A	36.6%	-

Health Citation History

16 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-02-12	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.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	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.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	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.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	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.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Administration Deficiencies	Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Environmental Deficiencies	Regularly 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.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

6 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-02-12	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Smoke Deficiencies	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.	C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-02-12	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

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