DBelow average · score 35/100 · #921 of 1,154 in California
Magnolia Post Acute Care
635 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 · 99 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in California
13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 100)below median
$117,475 in fines in 3 years
Why Magnolia Post Acute Care is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 99 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.
Magnolia Post Acute Care at a Glance
D
35/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.89 h.
14<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: 100.
33<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: $117,475 fines, 0 denials.
10<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 055890 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address635 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone6194428826
CountySan Diego
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds99
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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- 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.