Arbor Hills Nursing Center
Nursing home in La Mesa, CA
- Hiring rotating
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 18, 2026Sources
The short version
The one opening we currently list here posts at a flat $45.00 an hour, so you can compare it against your current rate before you spend an evening on an application.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-18A reviewer describes the day shift running 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM around floor care routines, with the building staffed across all shifts, which helps if you are planning a household schedule around a move.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2015-03-30Source: indeed.comStaff reviews point to a collaborative floor and rewarding day-to-day contact with residents, the kind of setting where a first long-term care job is learned from the people beside you.
For new gradsSources
As of 2017-04-25Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Day shift described as 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for floor care routines; overall facility operates across all shifts.
Arbor Hills Nursing Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2015-03-30Source: indeed.com
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$38.00/hr
Registered nurse reported average salary
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$33.75/hr
Licensed practical nurse reported average salary
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$18.10/hr
Nursing assistant reported average salary
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$34.50/hr
MDS coordinator reported average salary
As of 2026
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Workload and Compensation
- Staff note feeling overworked and underpaid, with concerns regarding favoritism and lack of appreciation.
Sources
As of 2021-11-24Source: indeed.com- Teamwork and Purpose
- Employees praise the positive work atmosphere, strong team collaboration, and rewarding interactions with residents.
Sources
As of 2017-04-25Source: indeed.com- Management Support
- Reviews diverge on leadership; some report supportive administration while others highlight unprofessional management.
Sources
As of 2020-02-07Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Some staff reviews say they felt overworked and underpaid, and mention favoritism and thin appreciation; leadership reviews split between supportive and unprofessional.
Sources
As of 2021-11-24 · 2020-02-07Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in La Mesa, CA
La Mesa, known as the "Jewel of the Hills," sits just east of San Diego with a relaxed suburban feel, tree-lined streets, and a charming downtown village. Nurses enjoy a sunny climate, easy freeway access to major hospital systems, and Mount Helix trails nearby for unwinding after shifts.
Browse roles in La Mesa- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,049/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $95,028/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Arbor Hills Nursing Center hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Arbor Hills Nursing Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Arbor Hills Nursing Center
- New grads welcomed · reported
- RN
- All shifts
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Arbor-Hills-Nursing-Center/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2015-03-30
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