Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center
5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA · (619) 463-0281
- Certified beds
- 0
- Residents per day
- 0
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- No chain reported
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- March 16, 2026
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What inspectors found
16 health citations on record since 2026. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Nutrition and Dietary4E
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- D
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Pharmacy Service3D
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
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.
Resident Rights2E
- E
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- D
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning2E
- E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation1D
- D
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Quality of Life and Care1D
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Administration1D
- D
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Infection Control1D
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental1D
- D
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Inspection history
2026-02-12
16 health deficiencies · 6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
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Who owns and runs it
13 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lam, Donald | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 70% | 1 facilities |
| Bender, James | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 10% | 1 facilities |
| Lam, Adrian | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 10% | 1 facilities |
| Shah, Manish | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 10% | 1 facilities |
| Bender, James | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bender, James | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bender, James | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Lam, Adrian | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Lam, Adrian | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Lam, Donald | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Lam, Donald | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Shah, Manish | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Shah, Manish | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
6 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems2F
- F
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- E
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Smoke2D
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Emergency Preparedness1C
- C
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Miscellaneous1C
- C
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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Other homes nearby
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Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF
La Mesa, CA
★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- E
- Nursing / resident / day
- 6 h 34 min
- Fines
- $0
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Grossmont Post Acute Care
La Mesa, CA · The Ensign Group
★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- G
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 50 min
- Fines
- $11,466
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Arbor Hills Nursing Center
La Mesa, CA · Generations Healthcare
★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- G
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 7 min
- Fines
- $12,831