Los Angeles County, California · Nursing home
Mesa Glen Care Center
Not rated
638 E Colorado Avenue, Glendora, CA 91740
At a glance
- Overall rating Not rated
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.11 hours Below the state average of 4.52
- Nursing staff who left in a year 63.2% Above the state average of 36.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 144 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $103,080 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 91.8% of 96 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Mesa Glen Care Center is a 96-bed nursing home in Glendora, California (Los Angeles County). CMS has not published an overall star rating for it as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.11 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.52. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $103,080 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day (average)
- 88.1
- Certified since
- 2008 (18 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFFCMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Special Focus Facility. CMS has placed this home under closer oversight because of its inspection record. CMS does not publish star ratings for a home while it is in the program. What a Special Focus Facility is
- Abuse citation icon. CMS assigns this icon when a home was cited for abuse where residents were found to be harmed, on its most recent standard inspection or on a complaint or infection-control inspection in the past 12 months, or was cited for abuse with potential harm in that period and again in the period before. Signs of abuse and how to report it
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Mesa Glen Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home in its Special Focus Facility program. What is the improvement plan, and what has changed so far?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $103,080 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 55 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on May 8, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the California average is 15.6. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall Not rated California average 3.2
- Health inspections Not rated California average 2.8
- Staffing Not rated California average 3.3
- Quality measures Not rated California average 4.1
The vertical line marks the California average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.11 h California average 4.52
- Nurse aides 2.69 h California average 2.65
- Licensed practical nurses 1.13 h California average 1.20
- Registered nurses 0.30 h California average 0.67
- All staff, weekends 3.78 h California average 4.09
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the California average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover63.2%
- California average36.7%
- Registered nurse turnover83.3%
- California average38.1%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the California and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.2% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 18.0% | 7.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 98.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.5% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.8% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 98.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.5% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 2.8% | 10.2% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 35.7% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.04 | 2.25 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.06 | 1.57 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% | 94.4% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 11.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.2% | 93.2% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 39.7% | 23.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.6% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 144 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 74 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Mar 25, 2025: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 55 | 12 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 54 | 10 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 35 | 10 |
California homes averaged 15.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (144)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 11, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 11, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 11, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 24, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 24, 2026)
Showing the 30 most recent of 144.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | Fine | $66,576 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Payment Denial | 33 days |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Fine | $36,504 |
California homes averaged 0.8 fines and $23,986 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within California
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Mesa Glen Care Center?
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Mesa Glen Care Center as of Sep 2026.
How many beds does Mesa Glen Care Center have?
Mesa Glen Care Center has 96 certified beds. It averages 88.1 residents per day, about 91.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Mesa Glen Care Center?
The home reports 4.11 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.30 hours from registered nurses. The California average is 4.52 hours and 0.67 hours from registered nurses.
Has Mesa Glen Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $103,080 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Mesa Glen Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Los Angeles County
Who to call in California
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in California.
- Long-term care ombudsman Statewide Ombudsman Hotline 1-800-231-4024 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Licensing and Certification district offices The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
California staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 555854. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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