SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER
1201 SOUTH ORANGE AVE.
EL CAJON CA 92020
Phone: 6194411988
Abuse icon For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the El Cajon average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 240 |
| Average residents per day | 228.3 |
| Occupancy | 95% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | PACS GROUP (275 facilities) |
| County | San Diego |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1996-03-19 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555659 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 37 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.00 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.16 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.5% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 3 |
| Fines (total value) | $213,189 |
| Payment denials | 2 |
| Total penalties | 5 |
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Is SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 240 beds; the facility reports an average of 228.3 residents per day (about 95% occupancy).
Does SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $213,189 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.