LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER

Lakeside Special Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 11962 Woodside Avenue in Lakeside, California, within San Diego County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 94 certified beds. Lakeside Special Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. This facility received a 5-star rating in all three of those categories. The health inspection rating reflects the findings from state and federal surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is based on reported nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing assistant hours. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data reported to CMS covering areas such as resident mobility, pain management, and other care-related outcomes. Lakeside Special Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payments. This dual certification means the facility is eligible to serve residents who rely on federal health insurance through Medicare, as well as those who qualify for the joint federal and state Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage eligibility are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (619) 561-1222 or consult with a benefits counselor for guidance specific to their circumstances. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, Lakeside Special Care Center performs above that benchmark across all measured categories. The national CMS rating system is designed to help consumers compare nursing homes based on publicly available inspection, staffing, and clinical quality data. A rating of 5 stars in each individual domain indicates performance in the upper tier of facilities measured under this system. Located in San Diego County, the facility serves the Lakeside community and surrounding areas in the eastern portion of the county. All rating data is sourced from CMS and is subject to periodic updates as new inspection cycles and reporting periods are completed.