COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
8665 LA MESA BLVD., La Mesa, CA 91942
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How COMMUNITY CARE CENTER Compares
COMMUNITY CARE CENTER is a 119-bed for-profit nursing facility in La Mesa, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.5%) is below the California average of 11.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 119 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in La Mesa, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.5% — better than the California average of 11.6% (61% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the California average of 4.5% (38% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.9% — worse than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COMMUNITY CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in La Mesa.
How is COMMUNITY CARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help COMMUNITY CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.5% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COMMUNITY CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COMMUNITY CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does COMMUNITY CARE CENTER lag behind other La Mesa options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.4 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at COMMUNITY CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around La Mesa
La Mesa sits in San Diego County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 467,737 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $82,426
- Median home value
- $595,600
Demographics for San Diego County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near La Mesa.
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