LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER — Nursing Home in LEMON GROVE, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 158 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 143.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055182 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.12 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.37 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 24 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 18, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 18, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level E)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level E)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level E)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level E)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Level F)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level E)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Level E)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (Level B)Corrected — January 17, 2026
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Level D)Corrected — January 17, 2026
Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center is a 158-bed nursing home in Lemon Grove, California. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 24 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility shows a relatively strong overall rating, which suggests its performance compares favorably with many peers. You may want to ask how the home is addressing lower-than-average nurse staffing and the cluster of inspection issues around residents’ rights, assessments, and assistance with daily care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER's CMS star rating?
LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER reports 4.12377 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 24 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?
LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 158 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- AMAYA SPRINGS HEALTH CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 0.8 mi
- BELLA VISTA HEALTH CENTER — 5/5 — 1.1 mi
- LA MESA HEALTHCARE CENTER — 5/5 — 1.2 mi
- BRIGHTON PLACE SPRING VALLEY — 4/5 — 1.2 mi
- COMMUNITY CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 1.6 mi
- PARKWAY HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION — 3/5 — 1.9 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 21, 2026.