Country Hills Post Acute
El Cajon, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555431) · 305 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $122,210
Phone: (619) 441-8745 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Country Hills Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below California's state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Country Hills Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.2%.
Country Hills Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $122,210.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS has not flagged this facility with an abuse icon or placed it in the Special Focus program, based on the data provided.
About this facility
Country Hills Post Acute is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in El Cajon, San Diego County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1990. The facility is certified for 305 beds and had an average of 292.8 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Country Hills Post Acute an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the staffing rating is 3 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.90768 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours averaging 0.24218 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.2%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $122,210.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Country Hills Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. CMS records do not indicate any change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available from that source. Families should consult the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current information and full inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Country Hills Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing averages 3.90768 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.24218 per resident per day; nursing turnover is 58.2%, and the staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $122,210.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation listed for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 305 beds and had an average of 292.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC 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?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 3, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — which combine to form the overall score; here those are 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 6194418745 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6194418745 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555431?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.