Quick answers
- Where is Lakeside Special Care Center?
- 11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040, in San Diego County, California.
- What is the phone number of Lakeside Special Care Center?
- (619) 561-1222, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Lakeside Special Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Lakeside Special Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Lakeside Special Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Lakeside Special Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 19, 2022 to August 25, 2026), Medicare lists 13 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 19, 2022 to August 25, 2026), Lakeside Special Care Center had 13 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: February 13, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 13, 2025 (standard health inspection); August 25, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Previous cycle: March 1, 2024 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 1, 2024 (standard health inspection); February 7, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: May 19, 2022 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 19, 2022 (standard health inspection); December 18, 2023 (complaint investigation); March 13, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (26)
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0324 Level C
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0921 Level C
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0343 Level E
“Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0711 Level D
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
E0031 Level D
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0341 Level D
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
K0346 Level D
“Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.76 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.64 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.99 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.58 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 33.6% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 30.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 27 nursing homes: Generations Healthcare.
Legal business name: GHC of Lakeside LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastrocola, Lois | Direct owner | 9% | February 1, 1998 |
| Olds, Thomas | Direct owner | 78% | February 1, 1998 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 94 |
| Average residents per day | 139.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Generations Healthcare |
| Legal business name | GHC of Lakeside LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2014-06-02 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040 |
| County | San Diego County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (619) 561‑1222 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555887 |
| Name in Medicare records | LAKESIDE SPECIAL CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- The Royal Home2.3 mi · El Cajon, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Bradley Court2.8 mi · El Cajon, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Edgemoor Hospital2.9 mi · Santee, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center3.2 mi · Santee, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Country Hills Post Acute3.4 mi · El Cajon, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Grossmont Hospital7.0 mi · La Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego11 mi · San Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Palomar Medical Center Poway12 mi · Poway, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13