Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · San Diego, CA

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2
open roles, live count: 120
beds

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Nursing Home
Shifts hiring now: Rotating 1

Benefits

Carmel Mountain offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, HSA and FSA accounts, Life Insurance, 401k retirement plan, PTO/Vacation accrual, and an Employee Assistance Program. The facility hires for full-time and part-time positions across all shifts.

The city

Living in San Diego, CA

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Metro price level · San Diego area: 12% above the national average; BEA index 111.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $2,313/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $108,077/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing and subacute facility located in San Diego, California (92128), specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

Nursing Home · San Diego
Hiring rotating

More about Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

The facility offers in-house therapy services and positions itself as San Diego's premier location for rehabilitation and healthcare. With an estimated 51 to 200 employees, it is a mid-sized skilled nursing operation serving the local community. Nursing professionals at Carmel Mountain work in a skilled nursing and subacute care environment, with opportunities for CNAs, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses across AM, PM, and NOC shifts. The facility emphasizes creating comprehensive care and treatment plans in collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare providers. Registered Nurses are expected to take ownership, demonstrate leadership, and work closely with the Director of Nursing. The employer states a commitment to taking care of employees and improving both care quality and the workplace environment. Employee reviews on Indeed rate the facility at 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews, while consumer reviews on Yelp rate the facility at 2.7 out of 5 based on 87 reviews, suggesting a notable gap between employee and resident/family satisfaction.

Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare states a mission to provide excellent care and a rewarding environment for staff members to thrive in. The organization believes that by taking care of employees and focusing on improving both the care delivered and the workplace created, they can better serve their community. Their stated values include compassion, excellence in care, staff appreciation, and community service.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

Indeed employee reviews rate Carmel Mountain at 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews. Detailed Indeed sub-ratings show: work-life balance at 4.0/5, pay and benefits at 4.1/5, job security and advancement at 4.4/5, management at 3.8/5, and culture at 4.1/5. Employees noted positive aspects including a feeling of personal appreciation, trust in colleagues, and an inclusive work environment. The CEO/leadership (Matt & Cynthia) holds a 60% approval rating from 18 employees on Indeed. Consumer reviews on Yelp are notably lower at 2.7 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews, which primarily reflect patient and family experiences rather than employee perspectives.

The good

Strong job security and advancement opportunities rated 4.4 out of 5 on Indeed
Competitive pay and benefits rated 4.1 out of 5 on Indeed
Good work-life balance rated 4.0 out of 5 with flexible AM, PM, and NOC shift options
Inclusive work environment with reported trust in colleagues
Employees report feeling personal appreciation from leadership
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and HSA/FSA options

The hard parts

Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.8 out of 5 on Indeed
Consumer/patient Yelp reviews are low at 2.7 out of 5 based on 87 reviews, which may reflect care quality or operational concerns that could impact nursing workloads
Small facility size of 120 beds may limit specialization or career growth compared to larger hospital systems
Skilled nursing and subacute care can involve demanding workloads with complex patient populations

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Aug 16, 2026
Website: carmelmountain.net ↗

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