RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 12 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in El Cajon, CA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in El Cajon, CA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

12Nursing Homes in El Cajon
2.9/5
-0.3 vs state avgState avg: 3.20El Cajon Avg Rating
$60K$517 vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Bradley Court

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
56 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

675 E BradleyEl Cajon, CA 92021

(619) 448-6633

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Parkside Health And Wellness Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
52 BedsInspected May 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

444 W LexingtonEl Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 442-7744

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

The Royal Home

Sole proprietorship

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
19 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

12436 Royal RoadEl Cajon, CA 92021

(619) 443-3886

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Victoria Post Acute Care

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

654 S. AnzaEl Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 440-5005

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51 Penalty

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Somerset Subacute And Care

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
65 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

151 Claydelle AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 442-0245

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1391 Madison AvenueEl Cajon, CA 92021

(619) 444-1107

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Magnolia Post Acute Care

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
99 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

635 S Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 442-8826

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83 Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
151 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

622 South Anza StreetEl Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 442-0544

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9No Penalties
★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
99 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1340 E Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

(619) 447-1020

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Stillwater Post-Acute

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
256 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

510 E. Washington AvenueEl Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 440-1211

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Country Hills Post Acute

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
305 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1580 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021

(619) 441-8745

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122 Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

San Diego Post-Acute Center

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
240 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1201 South Orange Ave.El Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 441-1988

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City report

Care landscape in El Cajon

How El Cajon compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+14.6%

    About 13% lower than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover43.2%

    About 13% higher than the state average of 38.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability17.7%

    About 16% higher than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

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How many facilities were evaluated in El Cajon, CA?

This page evaluates 12 eligible nursing homes in El Cajon, CA and shows the top 12.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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