Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

19 above national median

Total federal penalties

$11,408

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing

National median: 4.12 hrs

3.65 hrs below national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.37 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

1.26 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

2.54 hrs

Physical therapy

0.16 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home

Capacity

96 certified beds · ~89 avg residents/day (92% occupancy)

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is a 96-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in El Cajon, California. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 5-star rating for quality measures and a 2-star rating for health inspections. Staffing levels at the facility are currently rated at 3 out of 5 stars.

Location

1391 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, 92021, El Cajon, CA

Recent reviews

• Pamela ★★★★★ February 13, 2026

  Cottonwood Canyon helped me through a lot, I am so happy here, I will be coming back to visit you guys! The food is great. Thank you to Aracely, Diane, and all the nurses here. You guys are so nice to me, Dr Pietila helped me as well thank you all, I will miss you guys and I will be sending you guys a Christmas card! I love you all! You guys are the best Rehab Facility in El Cajon I will recommend you guys to my family and friends.

• Agustina Negrete ★☆☆☆☆ December 2, 2025

  Worse place to leave ur loves one they don't care for them as they should and they ignore the patient needs

• Arturo Gonzalez ★★★★★ November 29, 2025

  The whole team is excellent! Always on point, respectful and loving.The facility is really clean and the turkey dinner was awesome. Eileen from the kitchen is one of the best. Receptionist are very helpful! The CNAs and Nurses do a very good job awelI, I will most definitely recommend this place to my loved ones. I am really happy that I was able to experience this professional facility! Thank you very much for all your help! Edit: I had to come back and add on some more stuff, without these people, this place would not be what it is in a highly professional level. I want to give a special shout out to Tianna, Sharyqeen, Marydeht, Trisha, Katie, Esteban, Aracely and Anabel. Everyone is really really awesome but these stand out the MOST!! This is the best healthcare facility in the San Diego County. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVEYONE!

• Abri Guerrero ★★★★★ November 27, 2025

  (Review on behalf of Erik Guerrero) “I would like to give a special shout out to Veronica and Liz from the activities department. They are awesome! They are always willing to help in any way they can. They go above and beyond! They both have great attitudes towards helping us, the patients. I’m really thankful to have met them, they are definitely in the right career”

• Michael Lanning ★★★★★ November 20, 2025

  Everyone in the facility treats me very nicely, the food is amazing. The CNAs help me and they are very kind to me. The Rehab team are amazing as well, they help me walk everyday. Thank you so much!!

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

How did Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center score on health inspections?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center have?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has 96 certified beds.

Does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center located?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is located at 1391 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, 92021, El Cajon, California.

How can I contact Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?

You can reach Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center by phone at +1 619-444-1107.

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