Grossmont Post Acute Care
8787 CENTER DRIVE, La Mesa, CA 91942
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Grossmont Post Acute Care Compares
Grossmont Post Acute Care is a 90-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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.9%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 101% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in La Mesa, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.3% — worse than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.9% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (387% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the California average of 4.3% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.9% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Grossmont Post Acute Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Grossmont Post Acute Care with other nursing homes in La Mesa.
What keeps Grossmont Post Acute Care's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Grossmont Post Acute Care doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Grossmont Post Acute Care keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Grossmont Post Acute Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 101% occupancy across 90 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Grossmont Post Acute Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Grossmont Post Acute Care lag behind other La Mesa options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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.
Facility Details
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