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SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER

1201 SOUTH ORANGE AVE., EL CAJON, CA 92020
Score: 22 / 100

With a score of 22/100, San Diego Post-Acute Center ranks in the bottom tier of California nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

San Diego Post-Acute Center provides above-average staffing with 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 93 deficiencies at San Diego Post-Acute Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.41 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.18 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.67 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.96 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

93
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 93 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0559 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0742 Severity D
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty,
    Jan 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0744 Severity D
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care 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 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.4% 3.0% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $11,213

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 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 - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
240
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
31