Nursing homes in El Cajon, CA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, El Cajon has 12 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.9 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.1-star California average. Methodology.
- 12
- Certified homes
- 2.9 ★
- Below average for CA · California 3.1
- 2
- Five-star homes
- 1,558
- Certified beds
All 12 nursing homes in El Cajon, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley Court | 56 | None | |
| 2 | Parkside Health and Wellness Center | 52 | None | |
| 3 | The Royal Home | 19 | None | |
| 4 | Victoria Post Acute Care | 120 | None | |
| 5 | Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center | 96 | $11K | |
| 6 | Somerset Subacute and Care | 65 | $27K | |
| 7 | Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center | 151 | $34K | |
| 8 | Magnolia Post Acute Care | 99 | $181K | |
| 9 | Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC | 99 | None | |
| 10 | Country Hills Post Acute | 305 | None | |
| 11 | Stillwater Post-Acute | 256 | None | |
| 12 | San Diego Post-Acute Center | 240 | $11K |
Ratings in El Cajon are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in El Cajon
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, El Cajon, CA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
