Grossmont Gardens
The state lists 3 state inspections, 54 complaint visits, 12 citations, 8 substantiated allegations; last visit 2026-10-29. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.
Public record summary
About this facility — Grossmont Gardens
Grossmont Gardens is a licensed assisted living community in La Mesa, California. It is licensed for 425 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in California (6 beds).
It is one of 35 senior care facilities in La Mesa and 8,982 assisted living communities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on November 7, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 3 state inspections, 54 complaint visits, 12 citations, 8 substantiated allegations. 4 are Type A. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: THE FACILITY SERVES 425 RESIDENTS; AGES 60 AND ABOVE; APPROVED FOR 21 BEDRIDDEN RESIDENTS; HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 50. APPROVED FOR DELAYED EGRESS ON ALL FLOORS OF EAST BUILDING AND KEYPAD-CONTROLLED ELEVAT OR ACCESS ON 1ST AND 4TH FLOOR ELEVATORS.
Complaints (49)
| State visit | Allegation outcomes | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/24/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/24/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/09/2026 | 2 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated | 2 Type B |
| 06/26/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 06/17/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 06/10/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 05/28/2026 | 2 substantiated, 5 unsubstantiated | 1 Type A, 1 Type B |
| 05/21/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 04/14/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated, 1 unfounded | None |
| 03/02/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 03/02/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 02/06/2026 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/14/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 12/31/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 12/18/2025 | 4 unsubstantiated | None |
| 12/16/2025 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 12/15/2025 | 5 unsubstantiated | None |
| 12/15/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 12/11/2025 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 12/02/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 11/21/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 11/21/2025 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 11/07/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 10/27/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 10/27/2025 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 10/27/2025 | 1 substantiated, 5 unsubstantiated | 1 Type B |
| 10/17/2025 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 10/17/2025 | 1 substantiated, 4 unsubstantiated | 1 Type B |
| 10/08/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 10/03/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/30/2025 | 4 unsubstantiated | None |
| 08/27/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 08/27/2025 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 08/27/2025 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 08/18/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 08/18/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 07/31/2025 | 1 unfounded | None |
| 07/31/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 07/07/2025 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 06/19/2025 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 06/19/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 04/15/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 03/13/2025 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 08/28/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/05/2024 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 12/05/2023 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/25/2023 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/15/2023 | 1 unfounded | None |
Inspections (3)
| Date |
|---|
| 05/19/2026 |
| 05/28/2025 |
| 05/07/2024 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 374604675, read 2026-11-07. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Grossmont Hospital, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego, about 4.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Paradise Valley Hospital, about 7.3 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Ec Opco Grossmont Gardens, La Mesa, less than 0.1 miles. 57 state visits on record.
- Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center, La Mesa, less than 0.1 miles. 57 state visits on record.
- Grossmont Gardens Senior Living, La Mesa, less than 0.1 miles. 57 state visits on record.
- Compassionate Care for Seniors 1, La Mesa, about 0.5 miles. 6 state visits on record.
- The Montera, La Mesa, about 0.5 miles. 4 state visits on record.