Nursing home · El Cajon, CA
Parkside Health and Wellness Center
444 W Lexington, El Cajon, CA 92020 · (619) 442-7744
Parkside Health and Wellness Center is a 52-bed for-profit nursing home in El Cajon, California (San Diego County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1994. On average it cares for 49 residents a day (about 94% of its certified beds). It is part of The Ensign Group, a group of 347 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.20 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.61 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 44% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | May 30, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 4 below the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Parkside Healthcare INC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Parkside Health and Wellness Center?
CMS rates Parkside Health and Wellness Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Parkside Health and Wellness Center have?
52 certified beds, with an average of 49 residents a day.
Does Parkside Health and Wellness Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Parkside Health and Wellness Center?
(619) 442-7744. Address: 444 W Lexington, El Cajon, CA 92020.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).