Kellie B
Aug 2026
Sunday Morning 9:00am. I’ve been calling their number listed and no one is picking up. No place to leave a message. I have a family member there who I haven’t talked to in several days. He is disabled. Disconcerning.
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Bella Vista Health Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Lemon Grove, California, with a 4.2 Google rating from 108 reviewers, though no individual review comments were provided. The facility highlights a 5-Star CMS rating and an emphasis on personalized recovery-focused care.
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Bella Vista Health Center is a senior living community in Lemon Grove, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 110 reviews.
Bella Vista Health Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Lemon Grove, California, offering comprehensive therapy programs and nursing care for residents recovering from surgery, injury, or illness. The facility is designed to help residents recover faster, regain independence, and safely return home stronger than before.
The community provides individualized care with a focus on clinical excellence and compassionate support. Residents receive personalized updates and transparent care plans developed with family involvement. The facility maintains a 5-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reflecting its dedication to exceptional patient outcomes, strong staffing standards, and outstanding health inspections.
Life at Bella Vista emphasizes connection, comfort, and joy through engaging activities and lifestyle support. The community features nutritious meals prepared by a Registered Dietitian with diverse, culturally inspired options designed to meet residents' individual needs and preferences.
The facility offers a modern, comfortable environment specifically designed for healing and recovery. Staff members are described as compassionate and highly skilled, delivering quality nursing care in a supportive, family-like setting where residents are treated with genuine warmth and professionalism.
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Kellie B
Aug 2026
Sunday Morning 9:00am. I’ve been calling their number listed and no one is picking up. No place to leave a message. I have a family member there who I haven’t talked to in several days. He is disabled. Disconcerning.
Sams Gardy
Jul 2026
Thank you to all of the nurses at Bella Vista, great service and people. And everyone else too.-Sams
Pamela Quiring
May 2026
I was so happy with everything for my husband here. PT, OT, & Speech Therapy were outstanding. Always clean and friendly staff. Everyone was so caring and helpful.
Anonymous
Jul 2025
CDPH should make a visit to review labor laws and infection prevention with facility leaders.
Rebecca Saucedo
Mar 2025
I would encourage anyone for yourself or a loved one that is seeking great skilled nursing to come to Bella Vista.My experience was a positive one l enjoyed being cared for by all the nursing personel they also had the very best rehab therapists, detailed food preparers, activities... l know if l need their services again ,they will be my 1st choice.😉
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 36 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2026
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 2, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 26, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 19, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 19, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 17, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2022
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Bella Vista Health Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Bella Vista Health Center is located at 7922 Palm Street in Lemon Grove, California.
Bella Vista Health Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Lemon Grove, California, with a 4.2 Google rating from 108 reviewers, though no individual review comments were provided. The facility highlights a 5-Star CMS rating and an emphasis on personalized recovery-focused care.
Bella Vista Health Center had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 36 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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