Lakeside Special Care Center
Lakeside, California
11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA, 92040
Lakeside Special Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.99 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.74 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.72 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.05 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 5 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 94 certified beds · ~131 avg residents/day
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Lakeside Special Care Center is a for-profit, 94-bed skilled nursing facility located in Lakeside, California. The center holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, supported by 5-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures. However, its most recent health inspection resulted in a 2-star rating.
Location
11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA, 92040, Lakeside, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Lakeside Special Care Center?
- Lakeside Special Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Lakeside Special Care Center score on health inspections?
- Lakeside Special Care Center received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Lakeside Special Care Center?
- Lakeside Special Care Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Lakeside Special Care Center have?
- Lakeside Special Care Center has 94 certified beds.
- Does Lakeside Special Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Lakeside Special Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Lakeside Special Care Center located?
- Lakeside Special Care Center is located at 11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA, 92040, Lakeside, California.
- How can I contact Lakeside Special Care Center?
- You can reach Lakeside Special Care Center by phone at +1 619-561-1222.
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About this data
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Where this data comes from
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