DBelow average · score 39/100 · #849 of 1,154 in California
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021 · 96 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in California
24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 128)bottom quarter
$9,110 in fines in 3 years
Why Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 96 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center at a Glance
D
39/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.02 h.
27<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 128.
19<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
79<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $9,110 fines, 0 denials.
37<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 055064 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone6194441107
CountySan Diego
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds96
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40) — top quarter
2
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- Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top 10%
3
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- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.