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Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92021

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Pacs Group · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center, with 61 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $25,423 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
96
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
San Diego Co. avg 3.9California avg 3.18This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. San Diego Co. avg: 3.9. California avg: 3.18.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

61
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
26
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
82019
122021
92023
222024
42025
62026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $25,423 total · Aug 1, 2023–Feb 12, 2026
  1. Feb 12, 2026$14,015
  2. Aug 1, 2023$11,408

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)3.5%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)1.46%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0.75%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Mofidi, MansourCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Moore, HunterW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Apt, FrederickCORPORATE OFFICER
Hancock, MarkCORPORATE OFFICER
Jergensen, JoshuaCORPORATE OFFICER
Mitchell, JohnCORPORATE OFFICER
Moore, HunterOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near San Diego County.

1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon
San Diego County · CA · 92021
96 certified beds32.8002, -116.9300

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Redlands Healthcare Center
CCN 055001
Redlands, CA552Not shown$0
Country Manor Healthcare
CCN 055002
Lake View Terrace, CA425Not shown$8,018
Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP
CCN 055003
Eureka, CA121Not shown$8,416
Edgemoor Hospital
CCN 055008
Santee, CA425Shown$32,295
River View Post Acute
CCN 055011
Modesto, CA323Not shown$0
Eisenberg Village
CCN 055013
Reseda, CA435Not shown$30,744

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center's CMS rating?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center located?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is located at 1391 Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92021 in San Diego County, and CMS lists 96 certified beds.

Does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $25,423 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.9 across 82 facilities in San Diego County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
055064
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
96
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 61 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 12, 20260641DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 13, 2026
Feb 12, 20260656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 13, 2026
Feb 12, 20260678DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 13, 2026
Feb 12, 20260689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 13, 2026
Feb 12, 20260726DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 13, 2026
Feb 12, 20260842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 13, 2026
Aug 11, 20250627DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2025
Aug 11, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2025
Apr 24, 20250656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 23, 2025
Apr 24, 20250660EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 23, 2025
Dec 23, 20240656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 23, 20240760DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 23, 20240842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240578EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240605DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240622DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240685DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240699DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240756DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 12, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Showing the 25 most recent of 61 citations.

How to verify this data

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