The Best Nursing Homes in
El Cajon, CA
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in El Cajon ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
41
Total Beds
2,322
Avg Star Rating
3.1
Safety Warnings
1
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in El Cajon, CA, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in El Cajon, CA with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in El Cajon, CA that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in El Cajon, CA that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in El Cajon, CA that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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VILLA ALEGRE
Country Hills Post Acute
San Diego Post-Acute Center
Somerset Subacute And Care
Victoria Post Acute Care
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36 MoreMagnolia Post Acute Care
Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, Llc
The Royal Home
RENAISSANCE LIVING II
Stillwater Post-Acute
ASSISTED LIVING AT WOODBURN
CARE PLUS MANSION
CARROLL'S RESIDENTIAL CARE
CASA EL CAJON
EL CAJON ELDER CARE
EPIC ASSISTANCE CARE HOME 4
JOBETH HOME CARE
LEXINGTON HOUSE
LUCIE'S COZY COTTAGE
MEADOW CREEK VILLA
NEW DAWN SENIOR CARE HOME
NOBLE LIVING II LLC
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
PARKWAY GARDENS RETIREMENT CARE HOME
PINE TREE HOME 2
RENAISSANCE LIVING III
SENIOR CARE & COMFORT LIVING
SIERRA SUNSHINE CARE
SUMMER PLACE
Bradley Court
Parkside Health And Wellness Center
LA CRUZ SENIOR CARE, INC
BOSWORTH GARDEN, LLC
DEHESA VIEW MANOR
EL CAJON SENIOR CARE HOME
GOOD SAMARITAN RETIREMENT HOME
LA VALHALLA RESIDENTIAL CARE
LA VIDA REAL
LO-HAR SENIOR LIVING
SERENE GREENFIELD MANOR
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center
Common Questions about
Care in El Cajon
What is the highest-rated nursing home in El Cajon?
According to our data-driven quality matching, VILLA ALEGRE is the top-ranked facility in El Cajon, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many El Cajon facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 1 out of 41 reviewed facilities in El Cajon carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.