12 nursing homes in El Cajon, California
San Diego County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 12
- average CMS stars
- 3.2
- Medicaid certified
- 12
- beds
- 1,558
Which El Cajon nursing homes take Medicaid
12 of the 12 nursing homes in El Cajon are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across El Cajon
The average overall CMS rating in El Cajon is 3.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 4 of 5 | 3 |
| 3 of 5 | 3 |
| 2 of 5 | 3 |
| 1 of 5 | 1 |
All 12 nursing homes in El Cajon
- Country Hills Post Acute1580 Broadway, El Cajon 92021
- Stillwater Post-Acute510 E. Washington Avenue, El Cajon 92020
- San Diego Post-Acute Center1201 South Orange Ave., El Cajon 92020
- Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center622 South Anza Street, El Cajon 92020
- Victoria Post Acute Care654 S. Anza, El Cajon 92020
- Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC1340 E Madison Ave, El Cajon 92021
- Magnolia Post Acute Care635 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon 92020
- Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon 92021
- Somerset Post Acute Care151 Claydelle Ave, El Cajon 92020
- Bradley Court675 E Bradley, El Cajon 92021
- Parkside Health and Wellness Center444 W Lexington, El Cajon 92020
- The Royal Home12436 Royal Road, El Cajon 92021
El Cajon nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Health and Wellness Center | 5 of 5 | 4 |
| Bradley Court | 5 of 5 | 6 |
| Victoria Post Acute Care | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center | 3 of 5 | 5 |
| The Royal Home | 3 of 5 | 9 |
Fines and abuse flags in El Cajon
7 homes were fined $493,831 in total over 3 years, 2 carry the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
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Who inspects nursing homes in California
California's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about El Cajon
How much does a nursing home cost in California?
A shared room has a California median of $12,167 a month, a private room $15,178 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in California?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in El Cajon, CA?
12 certified homes with 1,558 beds.
Which nursing homes in El Cajon have the best ratings?
Bradley Court and Parkside Health and Wellness Center have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.