San Diego Post-Acute Center
El Cajon, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555659) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $46,495 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (619) 441-1988 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
San Diego Post-Acute Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below California's state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
San Diego Post-Acute Center reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.5%.
San Diego Post-Acute Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $46,495.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
San Diego Post-Acute Center is a 240-certified-bed nursing home in El Cajon, California, with an average daily census of 228.3 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 19, 1996. The facility is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measures rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $46,495.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period on file with CMS at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing staff turnover is 36.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $46,495.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 240 certified beds with an average of 228.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 19, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 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 6194411988 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 6194411988 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555659?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.