Bella Vista Health Center
7922 Palm Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 · (619) 644-1000
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
Bella Vista Health Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 6 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 17, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.November 17, 2025 · F0802 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 17, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.November 17, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesNovember 17, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.November 17, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.November 17, 2025 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 15, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 15, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.87 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.78 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.26 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.83 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.6% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 89.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center Lemon Grove · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Carlsbad by the Sea Carlsbad · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Glenbrook Carlsbad · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- South Bay Post Acute Care Chula Vista · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF Chula Vista · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Bella Vista Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.