Facility condition and maintenance
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
GROSSMONT GARDENS SENIOR LIVING
5480 MARENGO AVE, La Mesa CA 91942
425 bedsLatest official report Aug 17, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (619) 463-0281
- Licensee
- VISTA LA MESA SENIOR LIVING, INC.
- Administrator
- NEALE, CHRISTOPHER
- Contact
- NEALE, CHRISTOPHER
- License first date
- May 4, 2023
- License effective date
- May 4, 2023
- District office
- SAN DIEGO RO · (619) 767-2300
- Regional office
- 08
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 4 Type A and 6 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Aug 17, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Jul 10, 2026
2 later reports, from Aug 3, 2026 through Aug 17, 2026, recorded no deficiencies, though the records do not say whether they were follow-ups.
What Type A and Type B mean
- Type A
- Violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
- Type B
- Violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
Both classifications are published by California CDSS and are shown as published. SeniorLivingFacts does not rename them or add a severity level of its own.
At a glance
Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 91 San Diego County facilities licensed for 50 or more beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 72 reports for this facility: 23 inspections, 46 complaint investigations, and 3 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 4 Type A and 6 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 23
- Recorded deficiencies
- 10
- Type A deficiencies
- 4
- Type B deficiencies
- 6
- Substantiated complaints
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
More than the typical 9
9 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
5 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
2 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 3
3 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 1
3 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
Repeated topics
Topics cited in more than one report during the last 36 months. A repeat may show a pattern worth asking about. Each date opens its report below.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Licensing and administrationType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 1569.312
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
1569.312 Basic services requirements. Every facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services: (a) Care and supervision.. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, R1 was left unattended while eating a non-prescribed diet. R1 subsequently choked and died as a result of the incident. The licensee did not ensure that supervision was provided to 1 out of 395 residents (R1), which posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care
Official plan of correction
The licensee will arrange for an outside vendor to provide staff training on resident care and supervision, including safe meal assistance practices, choking risk awareness, and monitoring requirements during high-risk activities such as eating by POC date Licensee will submit proof of completed vendor training and updated internal training records to the Department by 8/12/2026
Deadline recorded: Jul 11, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jul 11, 2026
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 5 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 2 cited · investigated over 2 visits
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87303(a) Maintenance and Operation“The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Based on observation and interviews, LPA observed excessive clutter, cobwebs, food debris, stained flooring, and damaged flooring in resident bedrooms and bathrooms. .This posed a potential health and safety risk to 3 out 395 residents. .
Official plan of correction
Facility replaced flooring and worked with Residents to maintain a clean and sanitary enviornment. POA Cleared at time of vist
Deadline recorded: May 28, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 28, 2026
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on May 28, 2026 · Control 08-AS-20260305111816
Resident rightsType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87468(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87468(a) – Personal RightsSpecifically:Residents have the right to be safe, comfortable, and free from harm.Failing to secure a resident during transport violates their right to safe and healthful accommodations. Based on interview and observation, the licensee failed to provide safe transportation procedures resulting in R1 injusry.This posed an immediate health and safety risk to 1 out 1 residents.
Official plan of correction
LPA verified staff drivers have knowlege on how to put bottom seatbelt on wheelchair residents. Outside source training will be conducted on 3/11/2026 andl staff will provide proof of training by POC date.
Deadline recorded: Mar 12, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Mar 12, 2026
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 4 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 5 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 5 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Incident reportingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87211(a)(1)(D)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87211(a)(1)(D)A written report shall be submitted to the… and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence … disposition of the case. (D)Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident…This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee failed to provide a written report R1’s (RP) of a physical altercation involving R1 and another resident. This failure to provide timely notification occurred in 1 of 1 residents reviewed (R1), This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the resident.
Official plan of correction
Licensee agrees to schedule an in-service training on the topic of reporting requirements to responsible person and send sign-in sheet and training topics to the Department by POC date of 11/24/2025
Deadline recorded: Nov 24, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Nov 24, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 4 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(a)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Based on observation, interviews with staff and residents, and water temperature readings conducted by the Department, the licensee failed to ensure that hot water was maintained between 105°F and 120°F in resident-use areas, as required Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not have hot water for multiple idays which posed a potential health and safety risk to (319) of (319) of residents in care at time of complaint.
Official plan of correction
Licensee agreed to check water tempratures in common showers weekly for 30 days starting on 10/20/25. POC will be provided to LPA by 12/2/2025
Deadline recorded: Dec 2, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 2, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 4 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Dementia careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87705(f)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Care of Persons with Dementia. Licensees that lock exterior doors...and continuing requirements: The licensee shall ensure...fire clearance includes approval of locked exterior doors...equipment needed to unlock exterior doors or perimeter fence gates. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews and record review, the licensee did not obtain an approved fire clearance to lock the first floor by use of a key pad code to exit via elevator for 144 out of 372 residents [R1-R144] , which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents.
Official plan of correction
Executive Director, had staff disable the key pad requiring a code to exit the first floor, removing immediate threat and it will not be use until approved by the fire department. In addition, the ED stated they will submit an application to apply for secured perimeter. A civil penalty was assessed.
Deadline recorded: May 8, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 8, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87203
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Fire Safety. All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic. Based on observations, interviews and record review, the licensee did not follow the approved fire clearance for delayed egress for 144 out of 372 residents [R1-R144] , which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents.
Official plan of correction
Executive Director, had staff disable the delayed egress on the second floor of the east building, removing immediate threat and it will not be use until approved by the fire department. In addition, the ED stated they will submit an application to apply for delayed egress on the second floor of the East building. A civil penalty was assessed.
Deadline recorded: May 8, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 8, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87470(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Infection Control Requirements A licensee shall ensure that infection control practices are maintained as follows: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure infection control guidelines were followed for 26 out of 374 (R1-R26) residents, which posed a health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Eexecutive Director agreed to have staff trained on infection control and update their infection control plan to reflect the Lead Preventionist.
Deadline recorded: Apr 10, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Apr 10, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Basic services and supervisionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87464(f)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Basic Services. Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c).services necessary to meet resident needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure observation of the resident, once the resident attempted the first elopement 1 out of 379 [R1] residents, which posed a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Executive Director stated staff will attend elopement training and submit proof of training by POC due date. In addition, ED stated there is already signage present regarding not letting residents out without notifying staff. ED stated he will add more signage to ensure resident's safety.
Deadline recorded: Dec 4, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 4, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Licensing recordNot an inspection of the operating facility
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87224(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Eviction Procedures. The licensee may evict a resident for one or more of the reasons...Thirty (30) days written notice to the resident is required except as otherwise specified in paragraph (5). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not issue a written notice of eviction for 1 out of 314 [R1] residents, which posed a potential personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The Executive Director allowed R1 to return to the facility. Executive Director agreed to attend training on Eviction Procedures and send proof of training by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Feb 2, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Feb 2, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportLicensing recordNot an inspection of the operating facility
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Licensing recordNot an inspection of the operating facility
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Source and limits
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Public facility history is described by the source as a five-year window. Older records and previous-licensee history may require a regional-office request. Type 741 RCFE-CCRCs, nursing homes, and other care settings are excluded from this page.
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