Stillwater Post-Acute
El Cajon, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555076) · 256 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 440-1211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Stillwater Post-Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Stillwater Post-Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.0%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Stillwater Post-Acute and no payment denials. CMS data do not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Stillwater Post-Acute is a 256-bed skilled nursing facility in El Cajon, California (San Diego County), with an average daily census of 246.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 4, 1977. It is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally averaging a 2.9-star CMS rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, Stillwater Post-Acute holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.0%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
CMS data do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Stillwater Post-Acute at this time. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should independently verify current ratings, inspection reports, and any updates by visiting Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Stillwater Post-Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Stillwater Post-Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 44.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, a total of $0.00, and no payment denials.
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 Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Stillwater Post-Acute has 256 certified beds and an average daily census of 246.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 4, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Stillwater Post-Acute scores 2 stars overall, 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 3 stars for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 6194401211 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6194401211 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection reports and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555076?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.