Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
El Cajon, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055064) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,110
Phone: (619) 444-1107 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,110.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in El Cajon, San Diego County, California, first approved for certification in 1967. The facility is licensed for 96 certified beds and, per CMS Care Compare, averages 90.1 residents per day. Ownership is structured as a for-profit corporation, and Cottonwood Canyon is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
CMS assigns Cottonwood Canyon an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. The component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measures rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,110.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cottonwood Canyon has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.47 per resident per day; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5, and nursing turnover is 40.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,110.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 96 certified beds and an average daily census of 90.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Cottonwood Canyon scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6194441107 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6194441107 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055064?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.