All citations for La Mesa Healthcare Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 15, 2026

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.