Edgemoor Hospital
Santee, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055008) · 192 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $41,895
Phone: (619) 596-5500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Edgemoor Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Edgemoor Hospital reports 6.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.0%.
Edgemoor Hospital has 1 federal fine on record totaling $41,895.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Edgemoor Hospital is a government (San Diego County)-owned nursing home in Santee, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is certified for 192 beds, with an average of about 155.5 residents at any given time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Edgemoor Hospital holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 6.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file for this facility, totaling $41,895.00. There are 0 payment denials on record.
Families should be aware that CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Care Compare directly. This facility does not have a Special Focus Facility designation. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Edgemoor Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Edgemoor Hospital is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 6.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.61 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 21.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $41,895.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating an abuse-related citation; it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Edgemoor Hospital is certified for 192 beds and has an average of about 155.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by San Diego County government; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2/5), quality measures (5/5), and staffing (5/5), which combine into the overall 4/5 score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6195965500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6195965500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055008?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.