Nursing home / skilled nursing
Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in La Mesa, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5480 Marengo Ave |
| City | La Mesa |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 91942 |
| County | San Diego |
| Phone | 619-463-0281 |
| Website | https://www.grossmontgardens.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555940 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | March 16, 2026 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center is in 5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942. Phone: 619-463-0281. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS publishes no overall star rating for it in this file. CMS inspection and staffing detail: 0 federal fines totaling $0.00.
More about this provider
| The community's own site presents Grossmont Gardens as 'A Community Focused on Family' senior living community where relationships shape its identity, offering engaging activities, exceptional care, surroundings and meals, and customized care tailored to each resident's specific needs as they navigate the aging process; it states it is accepting new residents. | |
| Services and programs | Customized care tailored to each resident's specific needs ('Our care services': care tailored to the individual as needs change over time, in a supportive and personalized environment); accepting new residents; site also directs readers needing Memory Care services to its sister community, Grossmont Gardens Memory Care |
| Payment types it states | Site states 'NOW ACCEPTING Cal-AIM!' |
| Visiting and contact details | Site invites readers to schedule a tour; Call: (619) 463-0281; email: leads@grossmontgardens.com; no street address or visiting hours were printed in the opened homepage text |
| Website | https://www.grossmontgardens.com/ |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-02-12 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | GROSSMONT SKILLED CARE, INC. |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Data Not Available |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in San Diego County
- Arbor Hills Nursing Center — La Mesa
- Community Care Center — La Mesa
- Country Manor La Mesa Healthcare Center — La Mesa
Common questions about Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center
Where is Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center located?
Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center is at 5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, California 91942.
What care and services does Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center offer?
Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How do I contact Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center?
Call Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center at 619-463-0281.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.