COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER

1391 MADISON AVENUE
EL CAJON CA 92021
Phone: 6194441107

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing2/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the California average: 0.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the El Cajon average: 0.1 star lower (3.1), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds96
Average residents per day90.1
Occupancy94%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainPACS GROUP (275 facilities)
CountySan Diego
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1967-01-01
CMS certification number (CCN)055064
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle22

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.34
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.02
Registered nurse turnover66.7%
Total nursing staff turnover40.4%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$9,110
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $9,110 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

Estimate nursing home costs in California Compare all California facilities

Is COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 2, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER have?

CMS certifies 96 beds; the facility reports an average of 90.1 residents per day (about 94% occupancy).

Does COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $9,110 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.