Arbor Hills Nursing Center

Arbor Hills Nursing Center is a long-term care facility located at 7800 Parkway Drive in La Mesa, California, within San Diego County. The facility operates with 100 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns Arbor Hills Nursing Center an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating draws from three component assessments. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting findings from standard state inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the national average and represents the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to the resident population. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average and is based on clinical data reported for residents across multiple care categories, including mobility, pain management, and medication use. Arbor Hills Nursing Center holds dual certification under both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to defined eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage is available for longer-term residential care for individuals who meet California's financial and medical eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (619) 460-2330 to confirm current bed availability and to verify specific coverage and payment options. When compared against national averages, Arbor Hills Nursing Center presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint. The health inspection and staffing component ratings, each at 2 stars, are below the national average in their respective categories, while the quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably above the national average. This variation across components may be relevant for those researching facilities in the La Mesa and greater San Diego County area when reviewing all available CMS data points.