About Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
Nursing home overview and details
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in El Cajon, CA, serving San Diego County and the surrounding community. The facility has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 88 residents.
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with PACS GROUP, which provides administrative support and oversight.
The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in El Cajon, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center provides 4.16 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.46 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 44.2%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 50.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.99 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has received 1 fine totaling $11,408. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
What is the CMS rating for Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center have?
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 88 residents.
What type of facility is Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving San Diego County in El Cajon, CA.
How many doctors practice at Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?
2 physicians are affiliated with Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·