Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
San Diego, California
3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 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) 0.44 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.08 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.77 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.15 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 4 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Building · Building
- Capacity
- 194 certified beds · ~183 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, 194-bed skilled nursing facility located in San Diego, California. The center holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star rating in quality measures and a 3-star health inspection rating. Its staffing is currently rated at 2 stars.
Location
3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103, San Diego, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center score on health inspections?
- Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
- Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 194 certified beds.
- Does Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located?
- Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103, San Diego, California.
- How can I contact Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- You can reach Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center by phone at +1 619-291-5270.
Nearby facilities
- Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center 0.6 mi
4033 Sixth Ave, San Diego, 92103
- St. Pauls Health Care Center 0.6 mi
235 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA, 92103
- Mission Hills Post Acute Care 0.6 mi
3680 Reynard Way, San Diego, 92103
- Golden Hill Post Acute 2.9 mi
1201 34th St., San Diego, CA, 92102
- The Pavilion at Ocean Point 3.4 mi
3202 Duke St, San Diego, 92110
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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