Nursing homes in El Cajon, CA

Compare 12 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in El Cajon, part of the San Diego area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

El Cajon, located in San Diego County, currently hosts 12 skilled nursing facilities serving residents across the 92020 and 92021 ZIP codes. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these local nursing homes maintain an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. While performance varies, two facilities have achieved the highest 5-star designation, including Bradley Court, which is operated by Generations Healthcare and stands as a top-rated care provider.

What to look for in El Cajon

• 7 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 12 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 9 of 12 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in El Cajon

1. 1
   BRADLEY COURT

   GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   PARKSIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   VICTORIA POST ACUTE CARE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   4.0
4. 4
   COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER

   PACS GROUP · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   MAGNOLIA POST ACUTE CARE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   3.0
6. 6
   THE ROYAL HOME

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
   3.0
7. 7
   SOMERSET SUBACUTE AND CARE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   3.0
8. 8
   VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER

   PACS GROUP · Large
   2.0
9. 9
   STILLWATER POST-ACUTE

   LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large
   1.0
10. 10
    COUNTRY HILLS POST ACUTE

    PACS GROUP · Large
    1.0

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