The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER
EL CAJON, CA · Medicare-certified · 240 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and quality scores and 3-star staffing. It has $65,493 in fines over the last 24 months, a recent abuse citation, and reported nurse staffing of 4.18 hours per resident day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.184 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $65,493recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.184.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.11
- Nurse aides
- 2.52
- Weekend nursing
- 3.89
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 48%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0.6%3.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7%5.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
1.5%2.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.8%16.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
8.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1.2%9.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.1%4.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $54,280 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,213 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $65,493 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 5 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 23, 2026
- $54,280
Federal fine
Jan 23, 2026
- $11,213
Federal fine
Jul 17, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 279 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 233.4 residents on an average day (97% of 240 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.