Nursing Homes · El Cajon, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
San Diego Post-Acute Center
1201 South Orange Ave. · El Cajon, CA 92020 · 240 certified beds
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About San Diego Post-Acute Center
San Diego Post-Acute Center is a nursing home in El Cajon, California. Its capacity is 240 beds, above the San Diego County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 89 citations, the most recent on May 20, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.23 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in El Cajon. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (89)
Records from May 2019 to May 2026.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2022.
May 23, 2019
Tag F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2019.
May 23, 2019
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2019.
May 23, 2019
Tag F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2019.
May 23, 2019
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2019.
May 23, 2019
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2019.
May 23, 2019
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2019.
May 23, 2019
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2019.
May 23, 2019
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2019.
Penalties (5)
Total fines: $46,495
May 20, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $166,694 against this nursing home on May 20, 2026.
May 20, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 10, 2026, lasting 11 days (triggered by inspection on May 20, 2026).
January 23, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 17, 2026, lasting 5 days (triggered by inspection on January 23, 2026).
January 23, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $35,282 against this nursing home on January 23, 2026.
July 17, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,213 against this nursing home on July 17, 2024.
Staffing
4.23 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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