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Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home

7675 Family Circle Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 · San Diego County

5.0CMS overall rating(858) 278-8121Visit website ↗
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Exceptional
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 86% full (84 of 98 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.

One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Diego, CA, with 98 certified beds and an average of about 84 residents per day. It operates as part of the Generations Healthcare network.

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

Staff provide about 4.46 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.70 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.46 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in San Diego for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
98
Avg. residents/day
84
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Generations Healthcare
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
055286

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
4.46
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.70
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
34.3%
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)
4
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-05-08
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (21 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-01-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-06-25Severity 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.

2022-03-17Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2022-03-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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
  • Memory care
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Daily activities & events
  • Private rooms available
  • 24-hour staff

Location

7675 Family Circle Drive, San Diego, CA

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home

How much does Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home cost?

Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home 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 Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home?

Staff provide about 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home?

Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home has 21 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 86% full (84 of 98 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home offer?

Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home in San Diego, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 98 beds.

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

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

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