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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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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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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