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Arbor Hills Nursing Center

7800 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 · San Diego County · (619) 460-2330

100 certified beds, about 92 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978

CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 055114 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 12, 2026, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.6, the national average 9.2).

Of 37 health citations since April 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $12,831 in the last three years; the largest was $12,831, and the latest is dated November 1, 2024.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.06 hours per resident per day, against 4.52 across California and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.59 of those hours.

46.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (California average 36.7%).

CMS links it to Generations Healthcare, an affiliated group of 27 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 37 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
31D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
February 12, 2026Standard inspection · 6 citations
  1. D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure completion of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II evaluation (a state-required process that determines whether an individual with indicators of serious mental illness is appropriate for nursing facility placement and requires specialized mental health services) was conducted for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for PASRR (3). As a result, the required Level II evaluation was not conducted, placing Resident 3 at risk of not receiving mental health and specialized services. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and then readmitted on [DATE] following a hospitalization, with diagnoses of depression and unspecified psychosis. A record review of Resident 3's PASRR Level I, dated 11/18/25, indicated Resident 3 screened positive for serious mental illness and required a Level II evaluation. [...]
  2. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a care plan related to the care of the intravenous (IV) access site (used to deliver medicines, fluids, blood products, or nutrition into a patient's bloodstream) for one of one resident reviewed for care planning (Resident 32). This failure had the potential for increased risk of infection and complications related to IV access site.
  3. D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    F694 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to monitor and assess the intravenous (IV) access site (used to deliver medicines, fluids, blood products, or nutrition into a patient's bloodstream) for one of one resident reviewed for IV hydration (Resident 32). This failure had the potential for increased risk of infection and complications related to the IV access site.
  4. D
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    F730 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to do an annual performance evaluation to verify competency for one of five certified nursing assistants (CNAs) 1. This failure had the potential to affect clients' well-being, should the staff be unable to perform duties competently.
  5. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow guidelines for the facility's drying procedure when dietary food service trays and food covers were stacked wet and not allowed to completely air dry. This failure had the potential for resident illness from contamination and bacterial growth.
  6. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure infections control practices were implemented for 3 of 24 sampled residents (1, 90,122) when:a) Linens soiled with an infectious bacteria, clostridium difficile (C.Diff, infection of the intestines that causes severe diarrhea), were not contained,b) Resident 1's urinary drainage bag was positioned above the level of the bladder, andc) A trash bag with dirty and used tissues and meal tray were placed next to each other. This failure had the potential to spread infections to Residents 1, 90 and 122. a) Resident 122 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile (C.Diff, infection of the intestines that causes severe diarrhea) per the facility admission record. [...]
April 10, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    F740 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 9, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to communicate among staff members to refer a resident (Resident 1) to a psychiatrist (psych, a medical doctor who can diagnose and treat mental health conditions) or psychologist (psych, scientific discipline that studies mental states and processes and behavior in humans) who had a behavioral manifestation for one of three sampled residents reviewed for behavioral assessment. This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to become aggressive to other residents and staff.
March 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 18, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow Resident 1's plan of care of having two-person assistance when one-person assistance provided during care. As a result, Resident 1 had a witnessed fall and sustained a traumatic hematoma of the forehead (closed wound with blood collection following the fall.
November 1, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 17 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review the facility failed to identify and address a decline in range of motion (ROM - how far a joint can move or stretch) for one of two residents (Resident 27) reviewed for limited range of motion. This failure resulted in a decline Resident 27's full movement potential of his hands (such as fully closing his hands to grasp or make a fist), which made it difficult for Resident 27 to cut up food items and fully grasp utensils during meals. In addition, this failure had the potential for Resident 27 to independently complete all other activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing and personal hygiene.
  2. E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food served was in a palatable (pleasant and appealing), flavorful manner that maintained the nutritional value of the menu items served. This failure had the potential to decrease residents' meal intake and contribute to weight loss. The facility census was 86.
  3. E
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide food that accommodates resident's preferences for one of 20 residents (Resident 72) sampled. This failure had the potential for Resident 72 to experience poor meal intake and weight loss due to foods they do not like or tolerate.
  4. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food safety and sanitation practices in dietary services were maintained according to standards of practice when: 1. Two individual sized cereal containers were found on the floor under the food shelves of the dry pantry storage. 2. One large food can item was dented. 3. Food boxes stored above the red line (18 inch) mark from the ceiling from fire sprinkler clearance. 4. Five food seasonings was previously used without an opened date. 5. One dish machine did not have a proper air gap system to adequately prevent backflow of contaminated fluids. 6. A red sanitation bucket was placed on top of a food production table. These failures had the potential to cause widespread food borne illness among all 86 residents who receive food from the kitchen.
  5. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility did not develop and implement resident specific care plans related to PTSD (PTSD-an anxiety disorder that comes from a traumatic event) and limited range of motion (ROM) for 2 of 18 residents reviewed for care planning. (Resident 27 and Resident 294) Cross reference F688 and F699 As a result, Resident 27 did not receive care to address the decline in ROM in Resident 27's hands. In addition, Resident 294 had the potential to be retraumatized.
  6. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan was revised and updated for one of five residents (Resident 15) reviewed for nutrition. As a result, the resident had the potential for further weight loss and health decline.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide interventions (care) according to the comprehensive care plan to prevent foot injury for one of 12 residents (Resident 42) reviewed with diabetes (DM-a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing). As a result, Resident 42 was hospitalized with a left foot swelling (buildup of fluid in the tissues caused by the body's defense response to injury or infection) due to abrasions with the potential for diabetic foot complications.
  8. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure one of three resident's (Resident 86) pain medication order was clarified to include parameters (how much medication to give based on the residents stated pain level on a 0-10 scale) and frequency of administration. This failure had the potential for Resident 86 to have uncontrolled pain or to be over medicated.
  9. D
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    F699 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide trauma-informed care (care that involves recognizing and responding to the effects of all types of traumas) to one of six sampled residents (Resident 294). This deficient practice had the potential for Resident 294 to experience re-traumatization that could lead to severe psychosocial harm and affect the resident's quality of life.
  10. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure controlled medications (medications with high abuse potential) reconciled with the medication administration record (MAR) for one of three residents (Resident 86). This failure had the potential for drug diversion (the transfer of any legally prescribed controlled substance from the individual for whom it was prescribed to another person for any illicit use).
  11. D
    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.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident 68) who received a psychotropic medication (a medication that affects brain activity associated with mental processes and behavior) had accurate monitoring for use of the medication. As a result of inaccurate monitoring, there was a potential the facility would not be able to determine if the medicine was effective or if a gradual dose reduction was beneficial which put Resident 68 at risk for receiving unnecessary psychotropic medication.
  12. D
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    F814 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure outdoor facility garbage and refuse (recyclable and non-recyclable trash) was not overflowing and was secure with the dumpster's lids closed, for one of three facility dumpsters located outside the kitchen by the parking lots. This had the potential for an unsafe environment for the residents and visitors due to possible pest infestation and spread of diseases in the facility.
  13. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of five residents (Resident 15) reviewed for weight loss had a completed Interdisciplinary Note and SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendations) Communication Form in the resident's electronic health record (EHR). This deficient practice had the potential for Resident 15's condition not to be communicated to all healthcare providers.
  14. D
    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
    F847 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to assure the full understanding of an arbitration agreement was explained to three reviewed residents (Resident 68, Resident 72, and Resident 34) when: 1. Resident 68 entered into a legal agreement when they did not have the capacity to understand what they were signing. 2. Resident 72's family member who was not the responsible party (RP) or legal representative signed the agreement without explaining to Resident 72 what the agreement was about. 3. Resident 34 was not given a copy of the signed arbitration agreement and did not fully understand that they had 30 days from the date they signed to cancel the agreement. [...]
  15. D
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    F867 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee (QAA-facility group that monitors concerning trends in a facility) failed to identify areas of improvement and include in the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement plan (QAPI-plan developed by QAA to help improve conditions in the facility), complaints identified in resident council meetings and by surveyors during the recertification survey concerning food served to the residents. Cross reference F804 and F806 This failure resulted in unresolved issues affecting the residents' quality of life.
  16. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure infection control procedures were followed when: 1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) 11 provided care to a resident, Resident 65, who was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP-stronger infection control requirements requiring gowns and masks in addition to gloves) without wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE-clothing and equipment that is worn or used to provide protection against hazardous substances and/or environments). 2. Licensed Nurse (LN) 4 did not perform hand hygiene (the practice of cleaning hands to remove germs, dirt, or other harmful substances) consistently after removing her gloves. In addition, LN 4 wore bandages on both hands and fingertips which prevented her hands from being fully cleaned. [...]
  17. B
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 10, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete an admission Comprehensive Assessment according to the Minimum Data Set (MDS-A clinical assessment tool), a Federal requirement by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for one of 16 resident's (Resident 109) reviewed during a re-visit for Resident Assessments. This failure had the potential for Resident 109 not to be completely assessed for potential health issues and for CMS to be unaware of the resident current health status or location.
August 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to clarify a physician ' s order for a medication for one of two residents reviewed for plan of care (Resident 1). This failure resulted in Resident 1 not receiving the medication for 12 days, with the potential for blood clots or other complications.
June 20, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide communication in the native language of one resident, Resident 1, in his native Arabic dialect when: 1. The facility had a policy for communication which was not implemented A review of the facility policy entitled Facility Services - Translation and/ or Interpretation dated 7/1/20 indicated, This facility's language access program will ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) shall have meaningful access to information and services provided by the facility.6. Competent oral translation of vital information that is not available in written translation, and non-vital information shall be provided in a timely manner and at no cost to the resident through the following means (as available to the facility): a. A staff member who is trained and competent in the skill of interpreting; b. [...]
April 9, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to implement their infection control program when two staff members did not wear proper full personal protective equipment (PPE- consisted of gown, gloves, N-95 [highly particulate-filtering facepiece] mask, and face shield/goggles) while providing care to residents who were tested with COVID-19 (highly infectious disease), and one staff member failed to properly discard used N95 mask. These failures had the potential for contamination of supplies and spread of infection among staff and residents.
April 15, 2022Standard inspection · 9 citations
  1. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who required assistance with toileting, were provided assistance when requested and in a timely manner for six residents (Residents 39, 163, 162, 20, 10 and 8) and for six out of seven confidential residents (CR). This failure had the potential for residents to not have their toileting needs met and to experience a health decline or to lose the ability to control bowel and or bladder.
  2. D
    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.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of 19 sampled resident's (Resident 13) Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POSLT- end of life medical care decisions) was consistent with other physician orders, and updated after a change of condition. This failure had the potential to cause confusion amongst the healthcare providers and may have resulted in end-of-life treatments that were against Resident 13's wishes.
  3. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure written care plans were revised for two of 19 residents (Resident 18 and 26). This failure had the potential for residents' current care needs to not be accurately reflected in the written plan of care.
  4. D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    F694 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of four residents (Resident 110) Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC- a catheter placed into a peripheral vein for venous access to administer intravenous therapy such as medication fluids) was dated in accordance to the facility's policy. As a result, Resident 110 was put at risk for infection.
  5. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement safe and/or effective pharmaceutical services procedures to meet the needs of a universe of 75 residents. This occurred when three of three expired medications were available for use. This failure had the potential for residents to receive ineffective or expired medications.
  6. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of two sampled residents (Resident 27) was free from significant medication errors, when Resident 27's olanzapine (an antipsychotic medication used for psychosis; a condition that affects the way the brain processes the environment) was not administered in accordance with physician's orders for eight doses. This failure had the potential for Resident 27 to experience serious adverse health outcomes.
  7. 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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure improperly labeled medications/biologicals were not available for use. This occurred when four of four medications were observed without open dates in accordance with current standards of practice, expiration dates when applicable, and/or resident identification tags in accordance with facility policy for a universe of 75 residents. These failures placed residents at risk for receiving ineffective or expired medications and had the potential of exposing residents to infections due to cross contamination.
  8. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of 19 resident's (Resident 161) meal preferences (food likes/dislikes) were honored. This failure had the potential for Resident 161 to not eat food that she disliked which could contribute to inadequate food intake and possible weight loss.
  9. D
    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.
    F849 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan was developed for one of three sampled residents on hospice (Resident 13). This failure had the potential to affect the coordination and continuity of care for Resident 13.

Fire safety inspections

13 fire safety citations on file: 2 on February 12, 2026, 7 on November 1, 2024, 4 on April 15, 2022.

Every fire safety citation13 citations
  1. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · February 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. C
    Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    E 41 · February 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · November 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · November 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · November 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · November 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · November 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. D
    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    K 919 · November 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · November 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · April 15, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    Use approved construction type or materials.
    K 161 · April 15, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    K 912 · April 15, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · April 15, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
November 1, 2024Fine $12,831

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeCaliforniaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)4.064.523.86
Registered nurses0.590.670.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.614.093.42
Nurse aides2.48
Licensed practical nurses0.99
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)46.2%36.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover45.5%38.1%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 4.38 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.23 on weekdays and 3.61 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.31 in April to June 2025 to 4.06 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.060.594.233.61 0.0%0 of 9092
Oct to Dec 20254.160.534.333.71 0.0%0 of 9291
Jul to Sep 20254.310.534.513.79 0.0%0 of 9286
Apr to Jun 20254.310.554.523.77 0.0%0 of 9187
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
California, Jan to Mar 20264.360.594.523.972.3%0.5% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.

Official wage estimates for California

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
California, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$22.90$22.04 to $26.35110,060
LPNs and LVNs$38.34$35.98 to $45.0682,850
Registered nurses$67.44$58.87 to $83.25338,940
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

How staff pay reports work · CNA pay by state

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeCaliforniaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.010.313.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.80.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.61.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.61.63.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.11.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.49.814.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.64.34.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.912.015.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
21.222.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
10.611.212.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.92.31.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.71.61.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: GHC OF LA MESA, LLC. CMS links this home to Generations Healthcare, a group of 27 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Mastrocola, Lois5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual9%02/01/1998
Olds, Thomas5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual78%02/01/1998
Bmo Bank, N.a.5% or greater security interestOrganization09/20/2023
Mastrocola, LoisW-2 managing employeeIndividual09/20/2023
Mastrocola, LoisCorporate directorIndividual02/01/1998
Olds, ThomasCorporate directorIndividual02/01/1998
Mastrocola, LoisCorporate officerIndividual02/01/1998
Olds, ThomasCorporate officerIndividual02/01/1998
Life Generations Healthcare, LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization02/01/1998

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
  3. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
  4. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on November 1, 2024: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.61 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.09.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Arbor Hills Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Arbor Hills Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Arbor Hills Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 12, 2026. The California average is 15.6.
Has Arbor Hills Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $12,831 in the last three years.
Does Arbor Hills Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Arbor Hills Nursing Center?
CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to Generations Healthcare. Legal business name: GHC OF LA MESA, LLC.

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