Somerset Post Acute Care
El Cajon, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555871) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,728
Phone: (619) 442-0245 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Somerset Post Acute Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of about 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Somerset Post Acute Care reports total nurse staffing of about 4.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.9 percent.
Somerset Post Acute Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $26,728.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Somerset Post Acute Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in El Cajon, San Diego County, California. The facility is certified for 65 beds and reports an average daily census of 43.9 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit corporation, and Somerset has been certified since July 22, 2011. It is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Somerset holds an overall rating of 3 stars, matching the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 4.68 per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,728.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Somerset Post Acute Care in this data set.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Somerset Post Acute Care has a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Somerset Post Acute Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 61.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $26,728.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Somerset Post Acute Care is certified for 65 beds and has an average daily census of 43.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and 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?
The facility has been certified since July 22, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; Somerset scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (619) 442-0245 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (619) 442-0245 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555871?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.