C

COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER

1391 MADISON AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA 92021
Score: 55 / 100

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 55/100. Located in El Cajon, California, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center provides above-average staffing with 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 64 deficiencies at Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.23 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.26 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.08 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.35 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

64
Total Deficiencies
Aug 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 64 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0627 Severity D
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
    Aug 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0660 Severity E
    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 7.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 3.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $11,408

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
96
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19