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HomeCaliforniaLakeside Special Care Center

Lakeside Special Care Center

11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA 920406195611222WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(19 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
94
certified

How Lakeside Special Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.20 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.62 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
31.7%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.20 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Staff turnover is 31.7%, lower than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 13, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Diego County 65+
481,993
14.7% of county
County Population
3,289,701
San Diego County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Lakeside Special Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakeside, California with 94 certified beds. It has been operating since 2014. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
94
Avg Residents/Day
137.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 2, 2014
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
23.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: May 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.86 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.20 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.66 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.7%
RN Turnover
38.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MASTROCOLA, LOIS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual9%Feb 1, 1998
OLDS, THOMAS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual78%Feb 1, 1998
BMO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 6, 2021
MASTROCOLA, LOISW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 20, 2023
MASTROCOLA, LOISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1998
OLDS, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1998
MASTROCOLA, LOISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1998
OLDS, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1998

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Lakeside Special Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Lakeside Special Care Center
Lakeside, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Royal Home
El Cajon, CA2.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Bradley Court
El Cajon, CA2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Edgemoor Hospital
Santee, CA2.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
4/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $41,895
Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
Santee, CA3.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Country Hills Post Acute
El Cajon, CA3.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $122,210
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
El Cajon, CA3.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $20,518
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Lakeside Special Care Center
Lakeside, CA · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
The Royal Home
El Cajon, CA
2.3 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Bradley Court
El Cajon, CA
2.8 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Edgemoor Hospital
Santee, CA
2.9 mi4/52/55/5$41,895
Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
Santee, CA
3.2 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Country Hills Post Acute
El Cajon, CA
3.4 mi1/51/53/5$122,210
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
El Cajon, CA
3.8 mi3/52/52/5$20,518

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lakeside Special Care Center?▾
Lakeside Special Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Lakeside Special Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Lakeside Special Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Lakeside Special Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Lakeside Special Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 13, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Lakeside Special Care Center?▾
Lakeside Special Care Center provides 4.20 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, 0.71 LPN hours, and 2.86 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.7%.
How many beds does Lakeside Special Care Center have?▾
Lakeside Special Care Center has 94 certified beds with an average of 137.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 147% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Generations Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Lakeside Special Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Lakeside Special Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Lakeside Special Care Center has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 19 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Generations Healthcare

This chain operates 27 facilities. View all →