DBelow average · score 33/100 · #956 of 1,154 in California
San Diego Post-Acute Center
1201 South Orange Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 · 240 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in California
37 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 292)bottom quarter
$46,495 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why San Diego Post-Acute Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (large, 240 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.
San Diego Post-Acute Center at a Glance
D
33/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.16 h.
57<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: 292.
6<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: 4.
45<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $46,495 fines, 1 denials.
22<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.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, large facilities · CMS record 555659 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1201 South Orange Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone6194411988
CountySan Diego
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds240
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%
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