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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Country Hills Post Acute

1580 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Country Hills Post Acute, a 305-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in El Cajon, CA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #1,030 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#1,030 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
3.91
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Country Hills Post Acute, a 305-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in El Cajon, CA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #1,030 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#1,030 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
3.91
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 1,165 CA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
555431
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
305
Residents
293
In Hospital
No
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Mar 14, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.91 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.24 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.21
CNA Hours
2.45
Total Nursing Hours
3.91 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
58.2%
RN Turnover
36.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Country Hills Post Acute

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Country Hills Post Acute ranks #1,030 of 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Country Hills Post Acute operates 305 certified beds in El Cajon, CA with approximately 293 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 3★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $122K. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.91 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.24 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Country Hills Post Acute falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 58.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 28, 2026 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 2026 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 2, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 19, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2026 Tag: 0627

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Mar 18, 2026 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2026 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 17, 2026 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 11, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 27, 2025 Tag: 0573

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 29, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 29, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 29, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 29, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 7, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 7, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 7, 2025 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0847

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0813

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 21, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 21, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2024 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2024 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2024 Tag: 0803

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2024 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 9.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 14.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 3.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 86.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $122K

Date Type Amount
Feb 17, 2026 Fine $122K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Country Hills Post Acute, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Country Hills Post Acute

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The CA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View CA registry
  • Peer homes near 305 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in CA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Country Hills Post Acute?
Country Hills Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Country Hills Post Acute rank among nursing homes in CA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Country Hills Post Acute ranks 1,030th among 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA (#1,030 of 1,154). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Country Hills Post Acute?
Country Hills Post Acute reports 3.91 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.24 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 58.2%.
How many beds does Country Hills Post Acute have?
Country Hills Post Acute has 305 certified beds with approximately 293 residents. The facility is located at 1580 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021.
Does Country Hills Post Acute have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Country Hills Post Acute has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Country Hills Post Acute received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Country Hills Post Acute has received 1 penalties totaling $122K.
Who owns Country Hills Post Acute?
Country Hills Post Acute is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Country Hills Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Country Hills Post Acute was on Mar 14, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Country Hills Post Acute?
Country Hills Post Acute is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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