COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 3-star (average) rated 96-bed nursing home in EL CAJON, California. It has 19 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

cottonwood canyon healthcare center

1391 MADISON AVENUE · EL CAJON, CA 92021
3
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.43
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.23
RN Turnover
37.5%
Total Staff Turnover
36.7%
Facility Info
Beds
96
Avg. Residents/Day
89
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
19
Complaint Deficiencies
6
Total Fines
$11,408
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
August 2023 Fine $11,408

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER?
COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $11,408.
How many deficiencies does COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER has 19 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in EL CAJON?
Visit our EL CAJON, California nursing homes page to see how COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.