Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise excellent physical and occupational therapy teams. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 277 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for patients requiring intensive physical or occupational therapy, as the rehab team is widely praised for their skill. However, families should be prepared to advocate actively for communication, as some reviewers noted difficulties in getting timely updates from administration and case managers.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
277 reviews on Google“Families can expect high-quality physical and occupational therapy and a very clean, well-maintained facility with beautiful grounds. While many reviewers praise the compassionate nursing and rehab staff, there are significant concerns regarding room overcrowding, difficult parking, and inconsistent communication from administration.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Excellent physical and occupational therapy teams
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Compassionate and professional nursing staff
- Beautifully landscaped grounds and outdoor spaces
Concerns
- High room occupancy and overcrowding (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Difficult or limited parking availability (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inconsistent communication from administration/case workers (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Issues with medication management or administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 214 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides personalized responses that frequently mention specific staff members or family members named in the reviews. They effectively acknowledge both praise and constructive criticism by promising to share feedback with the team.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It's wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to families online; how does the administration typically keep families updated on a resident's daily progress or changes in care?
- 2We've heard great things about your therapy teams; how often do residents participate in physical or occupational therapy sessions?
- 3With the facility being so well-maintained and beautiful, what kind of outdoor activities or time in the gardens do residents get to enjoy?
- 4Can you walk us through your specific protocols for medication administration and how you ensure accuracy during shift changes?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
- 6Since the facility is quite full, how do you ensure that each resident still receives personalized attention and doesn't feel lost in the crowd?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I highly recommend this facility because all of the care providers were professional and caring. I firmly believe my father is stronger now post hip surgery with the excellent physical and occupational therapist.”
“The staff was moving my mom to a different room super quickly when requested. So far staff is good. Saba is taking good care of her.”
“The staff are very friendly and helpful! Be warned that parking is difficult with a capital D. Double parking is the norm and staff will help you by alerting you when your car needs to be moved.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints leading to deficiencies, with recurring issues in medication management, care planning, and resident safety appearing across multiple surveys from 2019-2025. The facility shows persistent problems with providing appropriate treatment according to care plans and ensuring accident-free environments, though all violations have correction dates on file. Consider visiting to assess current conditions, as the pattern suggests ongoing compliance challenges despite stated corrections.
May 8, 2025Routine8
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 21, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jun 25, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 17, 2022Routine8
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Sep 20, 2019Routine10
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 12, 2023
$1,748
Fine
May 23, 2023
$3,145
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Generations Healthcare
27 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 8 of 33 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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