Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
LEMON GROVE, CA · 158 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 18, 2025
CMS Certification Number 055182 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Operated by THE ENSIGN GROUP · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
10 citations — more than 11% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2026 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2025. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 10 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 10 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 10 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2022 | 6 |
| August 15, 2024 | 1 |
| December 18, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-12-18 |
| K-0222 | 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. | 1 | 2022-03-17 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2022-03-17 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2022-03-17 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 1 | 2022-03-17 |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | 1 | 2022-03-17 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2025-12-18 |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | 1 | 2025-12-18 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 18, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2025) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2025) |
August 15, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 8, 2024) |
March 17, 2022 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2022) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2022) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2022) |
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2022) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.