BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER — Nursing Home in LEMON GROVE, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 99 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 86.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555870 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.86 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.93 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER had 6 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (November 17, 2025).
Inspection Findings — November 17, 2025
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level D)Corrected — January 2, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — January 2, 2026
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Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. (Level D)Corrected — January 2, 2026
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Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Level E)Corrected — January 2, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — January 2, 2026
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (Level E)Corrected — January 2, 2026
Bella Vista Health Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Lemon Grove, California. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident day, above the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in November 2025, cited 6 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility’s strong staffing levels and high overall federal rating suggest it has the day-to-day capacity to meet residents’ needs. Ask how the facility has addressed recent inspection findings related to mental-health screening, pharmacy and dental services, and food and nutrition operations to ensure those areas are now consistently managed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER's CMS star rating?
BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER?
BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER reports 4.8624 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER had 6 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER have?
BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER has 99 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER — 5/5 — 1.0 mi
- LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 1.1 mi
- AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 1.2 mi
- BRIGHTON PLACE SPRING VALLEY — 4/5 — 2.1 mi
- COMMUNITY CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 2.7 mi
- PARKWAY HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION — 3/5 — 2.7 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.