LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 8351 Broadway in Lemon Grove, California (San Diego County), ZIP code 91945. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It holds a licensed capacity of 158 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities across several categories. Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. The individual rating categories reveal variation across performance dimensions. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance in this area relative to national norms. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting above-average staffing levels compared to similar facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible rating in this category, indicating strong performance on clinical quality indicators as tracked by CMS. Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify under either federal program. As a dually certified facility, it serves a broad range of patients including those requiring short-term rehabilitation following hospitalization and those in need of long-term skilled nursing care. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (619) 463-0294 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and additional insurance or payment arrangements. When viewed in the context of national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, but the underlying components differ notably from one another. The 2-star health inspection rating falls below the national standard, which may reflect findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. In contrast, the 4-star staffing rating suggests that the facility maintains nurse and aide staffing levels that exceed what is typical nationally. Most notably, the 5-star quality measure rating represents the top tier of clinical outcome performance, covering indicators such as medication management, pressure ulcers, and resident function. This combination of ratings provides a more detailed picture than the overall score alone and may assist families and healthcare coordinators in evaluating whether this facility aligns with specific care needs and priorities.