LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER
11962 WOODSIDE AVENUE, Lakeside, CA 92040
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
How LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER Compares
LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lakeside, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (85.2%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 94 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 147% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 85.2% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (602% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the California average of 1.6% (75% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the California average of 4.3% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Lakeside.
What keeps LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 85.2% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 147% occupancy across 94 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAKESIDE SPECIAL 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 Lakeside
Lakeside 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 Lakeside.
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