COMMUNITY CARE CENTER Nursing Home


COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (CCN: 055873) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in LA MESA, CA (91942). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 119 certified beds and maintains an average of 106. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.66477 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since February 8, 1968 and the last listed health inspection was on October 21, 2021, The facility is located in San Diego county and provides senior and nursing home care.

COMMUNITY CARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: COMMUNITY CARE CENTER

Address: 8665 LA MESA BLVD., LA MESA, CA 91942

Phone: (619) 465-0702

County: San Diego (470)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 119

Average Residents Per Day: 106. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: Legal Business Name Not Available

First Approved Date: February 8, 1968

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.36196, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.7285, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5742, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 2.3028

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.66477

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.22521, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4610

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1096

Nurse Staff Turnover: 65.1, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 71.4, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 2, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1374, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8077, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.6683

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.25125, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.5793, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.3237

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.06903

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.68560

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2021-10-21 (Score: 60), Cycle 2: 2019-09-06 (Score: 20), Cycle 3: 2018-08-23 (Score: 128)

Total Weighted Health Score: 58.000

Reported Incidents: 6, Substantiated Complaints: 18

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 3, Total Fines in Dollars: 12291.78, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 3

Location and GPS: 8665 LA MESA BLVD.,LA MESA,CA,91942 (32.7696, -117.011)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-19

Citation on 2023-04-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate foot care.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-11

Citation on 2021-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2021-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2021-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2021-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2021-10-21

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2021-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2021-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2021-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2021-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2021-10-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-20

Citation on 2022-05-31

Type: Health, Deficiency: Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-24

Citation on 2019-09-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-05

Citation on 2019-09-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-05

Citation on 2019-09-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-05

Citation on 2019-09-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-05

Citation on 2021-10-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-30

Citation on 2021-10-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-15

Citation on 2021-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-16

Citation on 2021-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-16

Citation on 2021-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-16

Citation on 2021-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-16

Citation on 2021-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-16

Citation on 2021-06-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-07

Citation on 2021-06-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-27

Citation on 2021-06-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-27

Citation on 2021-06-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-01

Citation on 2021-05-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-05

Citation on 2021-03-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-06

Citation on 2021-03-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-09

Citation on 2018-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25

Citation on 2018-08-23

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25

Citation on 2018-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25

Citation on 2018-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25

Citation on 2018-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25

Citation on 2018-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25

Citation on 2018-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25

Citation on 2018-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25

Citation on 2018-08-23

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25

Citation on 2018-08-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-25


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0035, Version: New

Description: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0346, Version: New

Description: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0347, Version: New

Description: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0354, Version: New

Description: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New

Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0500, Version: New

Description: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0753, Version: New

Description: Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2021-10-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-08

Citation on 2019-10-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0026, Version: New

Description: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-22

Citation on 2019-10-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0035, Version: New

Description: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-22

Citation on 2019-10-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New

Description: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-22

Citation on 2019-10-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-22

Citation on 2019-10-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0919, Version: New

Description: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-10-22

Citation on 2018-10-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-10-30

Citation on 2018-10-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-10-30

Citation on 2018-10-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0753, Version: New

Description: Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-10-30