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HomeCaliforniaCottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 920216194441107
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
96
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $11,408

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 96 certified beds with an average of 88.7 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 19 deficiencies (inspected Dec 12, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $11,408 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.23 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 36.7%

• Part of the Pacs Group chain (254 facilities)

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in El Cajon, California with 96 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored at average compared to California facilities.

Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
88.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Dec 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19
Weighted Score
121.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (64)

F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jul 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 15, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 34 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$11,408
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 1, 2023
$11,408

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.54 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.26 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.43 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.23 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.7%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 30, 2023
PACS GROUP, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2023
PACS HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2023
HANCOCK, MARK5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 15, 2024
MURRAY, JASON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 15, 2024
MOORE, HUNTEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
APT, FREDERICKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HANCOCK, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JERGENSEN, JOSHUACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MITCHELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MOFIDI, MANSOURCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
MOORE, HUNTERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?▾
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center had 19 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 12, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $11,408 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?▾
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center provides 4.23 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, 1.26 LPN hours, and 2.54 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.7%.
How many beds does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center have?▾
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has 96 certified beds with an average of 88.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pacs Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?▾
Yes, there are 11 other nursing homes in El Cajon, California with an average rating of 2.9/5. You can compare all facilities on the El Cajon nursing homes page.

Part of Pacs Group

This chain operates 254 facilities. View all →