National City, CA

Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with $297,367 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

902 South Euclid Avenue, National City, CA

(619) 791-7700

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

104

Certified beds

Average residents

76

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Generations Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1968-08-30

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

33 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

No

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.79

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.61

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.39

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.79

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.40

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.09

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.54

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.10

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.89

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.41

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.21

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

42%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

40%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,614

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

48.74

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0025

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

5.47

Baseline 20.64% · Performance 18.90% · Measure score 5.47 · Achievement 5.47 · Improvement 4.32

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 8.68% · Performance 9.05% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

8.96

Baseline 31.37% · Performance 27.05% · Measure score 8.96 · Achievement 8.96 · Improvement 6.13

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.06

Baseline 4.21 hours · Performance 4.52 hours · Measure score 5.06 · Achievement 5.06 · Improvement 1.48

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.63%
10.72%
1.9 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 153 · Observed rate 15.03% · Lower 95% interval 9.38%
Discharge to community 61.36%
50.57%
10.8 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 137 · Observed rate 52.55% · Lower 95% interval 53.52%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.19
1.02
0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 121 · Denominator 121
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 121
Discharge self-care score 47.06%
53.69%
6.6 pts worse
Numerator 24 · Denominator 51
Discharge mobility score 47.06%
50.94%
3.9 pts worse
Numerator 24 · Denominator 51
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.48%
2.29%
0.2 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 121 · Adjusted rate 1.69%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 9.05%
7.12%
1.9 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 94 · Observed rate 11.7% · Lower 95% interval 5.62%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 22.6%
8.2%
14.4 pts better
Numerator 40 · Denominator 177
Staff flu vaccination coverage 55.23%
42%
13.2 pts better
Numerator 95 · Denominator 172
Discharge function score 52.94%
56.45%
3.5 pts worse
Numerator 27 · Denominator 51
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 89 · Denominator 89
Transfer of health information to patient 85%
96.28%
11.3 pts worse
Numerator 17 · Denominator 20
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 25%
25.2%
0.2 pts worse
Numerator 14 · Denominator 56

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
98.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2%
4.1%
1.1 pts worse
5.4%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.4%
13.7%
3.3 pts better
19.6%
9.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 10.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.5%
14.2%
12.3 pts worse
16.7%
9.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 26.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 9.4%
11.0%
1.6 pts better
16.3%
6.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 6.0% · 4Q avg 9.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.8%
10.7%
4.9 pts better
14.9%
9.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 8.3% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.6%
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 6.7%
10.9%
4.2 pts better
19.8%
13.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.1% · Q2 13.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 6.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.9%
4.7%
3.8 pts better
5.1%
4.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.0%
6 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.6%
11.2%
4.6 pts better
12.0%
5.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.6% · Observed 7.1% · Expected 11.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
1.5%
0.2 pts better
1.6%
0.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
93.2%
6.8 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 14.0%
23.2%
9.2 pts better
23.9%
9.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.0% · Observed 14.1% · Expected 24.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-24 · Fire 2025-07-24

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-08-11 · Fire 2022-08-11

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (7 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-03-14 · Fire 2019-03-14

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-08-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-07-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-08-01

C · Minimal harm 2025-07-24

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2022-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2022-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2022-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2019-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2019-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2019-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-07-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-04

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-25

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2024-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-24

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-02-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-09-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-09-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2019-04-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-04-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2019-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2019-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-14

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-04-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$285,130 2025-04-25

Fine

Fine · fine $285,130

Fine

$3,147 2023-11-06

Fine

Fine · fine $3,147

Fine

$2,797 2023-10-30

Fine

Fine · fine $2,797

Fine

$6,293 2023-10-10

Fine

Fine · fine $6,293

Fine

Ownership

Life Generations Healthcare, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 26 facilities 1998-02-01
Bmo Bank National Association

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2021-10-06
Kevorkian, Michael

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-07-01
Life Generations Healthcare, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 26 facilities 1998-02-01
Mastrocola, Lois

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 26 facilities 1998-02-01
Mastrocola, Lois

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 26 facilities 1998-02-01
Mastrocola, Lois

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 26 facilities 1998-02-01
Olds, Thomas

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 26 facilities 1998-02-01
Olds, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 26 facilities 1998-02-01
Olds, Thomas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 26 facilities 1998-02-01
Smith, Fred

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 25 facilities 1998-02-01

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