Magnolia Post Acute Care
El Cajon, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055890) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $117,475
Phone: (619) 442-8826 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Magnolia Post Acute Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Magnolia Post Acute Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
Magnolia Post Acute Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $117,475.00, with no 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
Magnolia Post Acute Care is a for-profit nursing home in El Cajon, San Diego County, California, certified for 99 beds with an average of 95 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1968 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Magnolia Post Acute Care holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reports total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.89, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $117,475.00. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified; families should review the facility's inspection record in detail on Care Compare.
Magnolia Post Acute Care is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Magnolia Post Acute Care has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 37.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $117,475.00, and no 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; the data provided does not indicate Special Focus status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds with an average of 95 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 Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 11, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6194428826 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6194428826 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 review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055890?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.