Nursing homes › California › El Cajon › San Diego Post-Acute Center
1201 South Orange Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 · (619) 441-1988 · 240 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 1,154 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 274 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 28 abuse citation icons, 12 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,781,073 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.16 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.58. Weekend total: 3.92. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 95 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-07-07 |
| 2026-06-16 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-07 |
| 2026-06-16 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-07 |
| 2026-06-16 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-07 |
| 2026-06-04 | 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. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-04 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-04 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-20 | 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. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-16 |
| 2026-03-10 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-04 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-01-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-22 |
| 2026-01-23 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-22 |
| 2026-01-23 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-22 |
| 2026-01-23 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-22 |
| 2026-01-23 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-22 |
| 2026-01-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-22 |
| 2025-12-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-02 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-09-18 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-07-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-14 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-06-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-15 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-16 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Fine | $35,282 |
| 2026-01-23 | Payment Denial | 5 days payment denial |
| 2024-07-17 | Fine | $11,213 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APT, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| HANCOCK, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/05/2021 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “San Diego Post-Acute Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 555659), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/san-diego-post-acute-center-el-cajon-ca/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555659. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.