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Magnolia Post Acute Care
635 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 99 beds, Magnolia Post Acute Care serves El Cajon in San Diego County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1968.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 6, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $117K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 37.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Diego Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 35 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.3 | 34.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.5% | 37.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $117,475 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (83 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Aug 2025, 13 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: H ×1 D ×28 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | Fine | $117,475 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.5%, RNs 50.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.3% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.9% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Jefferson Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dignified Staffing Registry Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2014 |
| Circle Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2014 |
| Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Diego County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center | La Mesa | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 37.0 | $13K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Arroyo Vista Nursing Center | San Diego | 53 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 49.1 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | San Diego | 45 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 50 | 111.1 | $87K | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Bradley Court | El Cajon | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 33.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Carlsbad By the Sea | Carlsbad | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 24.2 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Escondido Post Acute | Escondido | 180 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 23.3 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | National City | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 27.9 | $297K | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Glenbrook | Carlsbad | 94 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 25.5 | $9K | 19 Sep 2025 |
All 83 facilities in San Diego County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Magnolia Post Acute Care been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Magnolia Post Acute Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $117K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Magnolia Post Acute Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Magnolia Post Acute Care?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Dignified Staffing Registry Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Magnolia Post Acute Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.