COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER

1391 MADISON AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA 92021 · CCN 055064 · 96 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall3 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-02-12 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2023-08-01 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.82

state median 3.94

Weekend staffing gap

−5%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −5%

RN hours / resident / day

0.33

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

40%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $20,518 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-02-12	Fine	$9,110
2023-08-01	Fine	$11,408

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the PACS GROUP chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

CENTENNIAL POST ACUTE (ANCHORAGE, AK) — CMS overall1 of 5
APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER (APACHE JUNCTION, AZ) — CMS overall4 of 5
RIDGECREST POST ACUTE (PHOENIX, AZ) — CMS overall5 of 5
SANDRIDGE POST ACUTE (MESA, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
Sun City Post Acute (SUN CITY, AZ) — CMS overall4 of 5
MARYLAND GARDENS POST ACUTE (PHOENIX, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
Palm Valley Post Acute (GOODYEAR, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
Ahwatukee Post Acute (PHOENIX, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 59

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-04-15	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-12	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-12	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-12	F0678	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-12	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2026-02-12	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-12	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-11	F0627	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-11	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-24	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-24	F0660	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-23	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-23	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-23	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0605	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0622	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0685	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0699	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0851	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-12	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-09-26	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-13	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-30	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-29	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-06	F0699	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-15	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-15	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-01	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-08-01	F0655	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-18	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-18	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-06	F0622	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0802	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0813	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-07-15	F0925	Environmental Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2019-07-11	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-07-11	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-07-11	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-07-11	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-07-11	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2019-07-11	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-07-11	F0849	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-07-11	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER, EL CAJON” at medicare.gov/care-compare.