About Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Balboa Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, located in SAN DIEGO, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.17 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.17 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the PACS GROUP network. This chain operates 279 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 96 | May 15, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 97 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 18.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 11.4% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.6% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.1% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 5.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 21.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 8.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 7.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 99.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 99.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 10.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 3.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 5 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- 2026: 7 complaints
- Total: 18 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2026 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| Apr 03, 2026 | Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 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. |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| Jan 09, 2026 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Oct 03, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 05, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 03, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 04, 2025 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Apr 04, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
BALBOA HEALTHCARE, INC.
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- FREDERICK APT CORPORATE OFFICER
- SPENCER CHRISTENSEN W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- SPENCER CHRISTENSEN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARK HANCOCK CORPORATE OFFICER
- JOSHUA JERGENSEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- JOHN MITCHELL CORPORATE OFFICER
- SALEEM RAJPER CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Health and Wellness Center | N/A | 5 |
| Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home | N/A | 5 |
| Bradley Court | N/A | 5 |
| Lakeside Special Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Grossmont Hospital D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| South Bay Post Acute Care | N/A | 5 |
| Friendship Manor Nursing and Rehab Center | N/A | 5 |
| Bella Vista Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| Helen Bernardy Center D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| Villa Coronado D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center directly at 6192915270. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.