Starfile / California

LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER

3780 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, LA MESA, CA 91941 · CCN 055488

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

PACS GROUP

Facilities in chain

264

Chain avg overall

2.90 / 5

Inspection citations (38)

1. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0758Implement 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.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-11-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-11-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.2023-06-05 · Health · corrected 2023-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-06-05 · Health · corrected 2023-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2021-12-02 · Health · corrected 2022-01-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0578Honor 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 · Health · corrected 2022-01-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-12-02 · Health · corrected 2022-01-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2021-12-02 · Health · corrected 2022-01-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-12-02 · Health · corrected 2022-01-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0584Honor 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 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0625Notify 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 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0688Provide 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 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0761Ensure 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 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0803Ensure 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 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2019-05-09 · Health · corrected 2019-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.