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Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 · San Diego County

Balboa is a Medicare-Certified skilled nursing facility in San Diego known for its highly-rated care for its residents.

3.0CMS overall rating(619) 291-5270Visit website ↗
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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 94% full (182 of 194 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Diego, CA, with 194 certified beds and an average of about 182 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.51 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.17 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • 18 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in San Diego, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
194
Avg. residents/day
182
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Pacs Group
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
056105

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$11,230–$16,870/mo (median $13,580)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Diego prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.17
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.51
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
32.6%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
18
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-05-15
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (44 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2026-03-05Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

2026-03-05Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

2026-01-27Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

2026-01-27Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-12-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

2025-09-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

2025-08-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Daily activities & events
  • Courtyard / outdoor space
  • Library
  • 24/7 staff

Location

3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

How much does Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center cost?

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the San Diego, CA area typically runs $11,230–$16,870 per month (median $13,580, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 44 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-15). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have availability?

Typically 94% full (182 of 194 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in San Diego, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 194 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in San Diego.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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