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Community Care Center
8665 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Community Care Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in La Mesa, California, certified for 119 beds and caring for about 104 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 10, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 23.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 33.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Diego Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 35 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.5 | 34.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.6% | 37.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (83 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Apr 2026, 13 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×25 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 11 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.6%, RNs 26.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.8% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.2% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Torrey Pines Holdings Llc. Chain: Links Healthcare Group (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Diego County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center | La Mesa | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 37.0 | $13K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Arroyo Vista Nursing Center | San Diego | 53 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 49.1 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | San Diego | 45 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 50 | 111.1 | $87K | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Bradley Court | El Cajon | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 33.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Carlsbad By the Sea | Carlsbad | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 24.2 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Escondido Post Acute | Escondido | 180 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 23.3 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | National City | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 27.9 | $297K | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Glenbrook | Carlsbad | 94 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 25.5 | $9K | 19 Sep 2025 |
All 83 facilities in San Diego County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Community Care Center been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Community Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Community Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Community Care Center?
It is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Links Healthcare Group LLC and Links Support Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Community Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.