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HomeCaliforniaCottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 920216194441107WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(73 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
96
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $20,518

How Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
CA average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.02 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.47 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
40.4%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.02 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.47 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
27
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 15, 2021
Most recent cycle
24
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 12, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Diego County 65+
481,993
14.7% of county
County Population
3,289,701
San Diego County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
90.1
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)
24
Weighted Score
138.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (61)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: 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
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
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
F0660Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: 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: 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

+ 31 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$20,518
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineFeb 12, 2026
$9,110
FineAug 1, 2023
$11,408

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

Nurse Aide2.47 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.47 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.02 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.72 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.4%
RN Turnover
66.7%
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 (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MOFIDI, MANSOURCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
MOORE, HUNTERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/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
MOORE, HUNTEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
El Cajon, CACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $20,518
Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC
El Cajon, CA0 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $14,015
Country Hills Post Acute
El Cajon, CA4,224 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $122,210
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center
El Cajon, CA1.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $33,732
Victoria Post Acute Care
El Cajon, CA1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Bradley Court
El Cajon, CA1.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Royal Home
El Cajon, CA1.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
El Cajon, CA · Current facility
—3/52/52/5$20,518
Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC
El Cajon, CA
0 ft2/52/52/5$14,015
Country Hills Post Acute
El Cajon, CA
4,224 ft1/51/53/5$122,210
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center
El Cajon, CA
1.4 mi3/53/52/5$33,732
Victoria Post Acute Care
El Cajon, CA
1.4 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Bradley Court
El Cajon, CA
1.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
The Royal Home
El Cajon, CA
1.8 mi4/53/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center had 24 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 12, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $20,518.
What are the staffing levels at Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?▾
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center provides 4.02 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, 1.08 LPN hours, and 2.47 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.4%.
How many beds does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center have?▾
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has 96 certified beds with an average of 90.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in El Cajon. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 73 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Pacs Group

This chain operates 281 facilities. View all →