Best Nursing Homes in El Cajon, CA

Top 10 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in El Cajon, California, ranked by Dorthea Index score. 16 total providers are rated in El Cajon, CA. Scores are based on verified CMS data — no provider pays for its ranking.

1. Bradley Court — 94/100 (Exceptional (90–100))
675 E Bradley, El Cajon, CA 92021
Bradley Court is among the top-rated providers in El Cajon, scoring in the 94th percentile nationally. View full profile
2. Parkside Health And Wellness Center — 87/100 (Strong (80–89))
444 W Lexington, El Cajon, CA 92020
Parkside Health And Wellness Center scores above average nationally, with 4.24 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
3. The Royal Home — 77/100 (Average (65–79))
12436 Royal Road, El Cajon, CA 92021
The Royal Home scores in the Average range nationally, with 22 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
4. Victoria Post Acute Care — 67/100 (Average (65–79))
654 S. Anza, El Cajon, CA 92020
Victoria Post Acute Care scores in the Average range nationally, with 31 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
5. Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center — 57/100 (Below Average (50–64))
1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
6. Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center — 55/100 (Below Average (50–64))
622 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
7. Magnolia Post Acute Care — 52/100 (Below Average (50–64))
635 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Magnolia Post Acute Care scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
8. Orange Coast Hospice, Inc — 50/100 (Below Average (50–64))
1283 East Main Street, Suite 212, El Cajon, CA 92021
Orange Coast Hospice, Inc scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
9. Sacred Heart Health Care Providers Inc — 46/100 (Concerning (below 50))
758 N 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
Sacred Heart Health Care Providers Inc scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile
10. Somerset Subacute And Care — 44/100 (Concerning (below 50))
151 Claydelle Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Somerset Subacute And Care scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Care database. Scored by Dorthea Index using five independently verified components: 30-day readmission rate (25%), staffing consistency (25%), 5-star rating trend (20%), inspection record (20%), and long-stay quality measures (10%).

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