William Jones
Jul 2026
I am happy to see my relative often eating his meals in the dining room, rather than in his room. There's great benefit from socializing with other residents. Thank you, Balboa Nursing for that.
3520 Fourth Avenue
4.1(261 ratings)
1 / 5Reviewers frequently praise Balboa's attentive nursing, therapy, and housekeeping staff, describing strong rehabilitation outcomes and a clean, well-run environment. However, a significant minority report serious lapses in care, including understaffing, delayed response to medical emergencies, and missing belongings, suggesting inconsistent experiences depending on unit or shift.
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Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility in San Diego, California, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility holds Medicare four-star and CMS five-star quality ratings, and has received U.S. News recognition for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
The center provides 24/7 personalized healthcare services with licensed nurses available around the clock. Clinical offerings include physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies to help patients build strength and confidence. Compassionate caregiving follows physician-customized care plans for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, with discharge planning and coordination for outside services as needed.
The facility features a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym where patients work with licensed experts on recovery. Staff provide everyday living support within a modern, clean facility that includes beautiful courtyards and lobby spaces for visiting and rest.
The activities department organizes an engaging daily schedule, including outings such as walks to nearby Balboa Park with supervised activities, music, games, and meals tailored to individual dietary needs. The facility is conveniently located near top-rated hospitals and just off the freeway.
The center accepts private pay, all PPOs, Medicare, and a wide range of HMOs, with insurance experts available to help residents and families understand their coverage benefits.
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William Jones
Jul 2026
I am happy to see my relative often eating his meals in the dining room, rather than in his room. There's great benefit from socializing with other residents. Thank you, Balboa Nursing for that.
robg187
Jul 2026
Very unfortunate, if seems like they are on all a different page with no real answer, just call this person or ask this nurse or I dont have access, we will call you back its been over a week and noone knows what is going on or no direction other then we're looking into it. Very sad to have my family in there
Sal Dacquisto
Jul 2026
Very nice staff and very nice clean facilities. Lucky to have my sister-in-law be there.
Blanca Moreno
Jul 2026
My brother is there and said the staff is great, clean everything and He is very thankful with this workers TOMMY, ALEXIS AND LUCY, Thanks for everything !!!!!!!!!
Patricia Ramos
Jul 2026
Lo recomiendo ampliamente! Limpio, agradable lugar! Excelente atención, por parte de todo el equipo de trabajo! Nice place!
Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 3520 Fourth Avenue in San Diego, California.
Reviewers frequently praise Balboa's attentive nursing, therapy, and housekeeping staff, describing strong rehabilitation outcomes and a clean, well-run environment. However, a significant minority report serious lapses in care, including understaffing, delayed response to medical emergencies, and missing belongings, suggesting inconsistent experiences depending on unit or shift.
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