Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    3520 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing

    Pricing

    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.18 · 131 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Building

      4.3
    • Value

      3.9

    Location

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    About Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care within a safe and welcoming environment. More than just a skilled nursing home, Balboa prioritizes comfort, health, and dignity for all residents. The caregiving team is compassionate and talented, working tirelessly to ensure each individual feels at home and receives the personalized healthcare and everyday living support they require. The facility offers round-the-clock care, with licensed nurses available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, guaranteeing that residents’ needs are met day and night.

    The center boasts a beautiful, state-of-the-art setting, offering a range of amenities and activities designed to help residents stay engaged, active, and comfortable. Patients begin their journey to recovery in an expansive and well-equipped rehab gym, where professional physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies are carried out according to each physician’s customized care plan. The center places a strong emphasis on helping patients build strength, regain skills, and boost confidence, all with the aim of facilitating a successful return home or smooth transition to the next stage of care.

    Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is conveniently located near top-rated hospitals and scenic Balboa Park, providing easy access for families and making transitions from acute care seamless. The facility features inviting spaces such as beautiful courtyards and a comfortable lobby, offering pleasant environments for visiting and relaxation. Social connectivity is enhanced through thoughtful amenities like hand-delivered Ecards, allowing family and friends to send personalized greetings and words of encouragement to residents.

    Recognized for excellence, the center is rated five stars by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, reflecting strong performance in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. An engaging daily activity schedule encourages social interaction and participation, tailored so each resident can be as active and involved as they wish. In addition to therapy and medical care, Balboa’s team helps patients and families prepare for life after discharge, assisting with arrangements for outside services or providing guidance as needed.

    Flexibility and understanding are central to the admissions process. Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepts private pay, a wide range of insurance plans including all PPOs, Medicare, and various HMOs, with insurance experts on hand to help residents and their families navigate plan benefits. Care at Balboa is defined by a blend of clinical expertise, genuine hospitality, and attentive service in a setting designed to feel just like home.

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