GROSSMONT HOSPITAL D/P SNF

Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF is a skilled nursing facility located at 5555 Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa, California, within San Diego County. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. With 30 certified beds, it is a smaller facility relative to the national average for skilled nursing providers. The facility carries an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF received a 5-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting results from state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing category also received a 5-star rating, which is based on reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure category received a 4-star rating, drawn from clinical data indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health outcomes. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF accepts patients covered under both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid, administered in California through the Medi-Cal program, may cover longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking admission are advised to contact the facility directly at (619) 740-6000 to confirm current payment options, bed availability, and any applicable admissions criteria. When compared against national benchmarks, Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF performs above average across most rating categories. The national average overall CMS rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's 5-star overall score reflects consistently strong performance in inspection and staffing metrics. The 4-star quality measure rating is also above the national midpoint. Its relatively small bed count of 30 certified beds may influence care dynamics, as smaller facilities can differ from larger ones in staffing ratios, service offerings, and resident population characteristics. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and conduct facility visits as part of any admission decision process.