Nursing home · Lakeside, CA
Lakeside Special Care Center
11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040 · (619) 561-1222
Lakeside Special Care Center is a 94-bed for-profit nursing home in Lakeside, California (San Diego County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2014. On average it cares for 139 residents a day (about 148% of its certified beds). It is part of Generations Healthcare, a group of 27 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.99 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.58 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 30% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | February 13, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 6 below the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Ghc of Lakeside LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Lakeside Special Care Center?
CMS rates Lakeside Special Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Lakeside Special Care Center have?
94 certified beds, with an average of 139 residents a day.
Does Lakeside Special Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Lakeside Special Care Center?
(619) 561-1222. Address: 11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).