Parkside Health and Wellness Center

444 W Lexington, El Cajon, CA 92020 (opens Google Maps) · San Diego County · (619) 442-7744· 52 certified beds · avg 50 residents/day · certified since May 11, 1994 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

Part of chain: THE ENSIGN GROUP (342 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected May 30, 2025

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.72

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 12 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

May 30, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. F-0804
May 30, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. F-0550
May 30, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. F-0686

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 30, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804
May 30, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550
May 30, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686
May 30, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Dec 9, 2021	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688
Dec 9, 2021	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service. · F-0801
Dec 9, 2021	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803
Feb 7, 2020	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Feb 7, 2020	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. · F-0552
Feb 7, 2020	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · F-0602
Feb 7, 2020	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684
Feb 7, 2020	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 4).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2020

2021

2025

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2020	5	E
2021	3	D
2025	4	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityCalifornia averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

5.72

4.31

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.79

0.61

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

4.96

3.90

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	California avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.72	4.31	3.95	top 6% in California; top 6% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.79	0.61	0.69	top 18% in California; top 28% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.96	3.90	3.50	top 7% in California; top 7% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.36	0.51	0.48	bottom 48% in California; bottom 44% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	22.6	36.7	45.8	top 12% in California; top 5% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	25.0	38.1	42.9	top 26% in California; top 20% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.20, RN 0.58, weekend 3.65.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.20 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Burnam, Soon	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/10/2014
Burnam, Soon	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2025
Ensign Services INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2014
Keetch, Chad	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2011
Michlin, Bernard	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	12/03/2020
Michlin, Bernard	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/03/2020
Michlin, Bernard	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2025
Oh, Katherine	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2025
Oldroyd, Matthew	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2015
Oldroyd, Matthew	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2015
Oldroyd, Matthew	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2025
Port, Barry	Individual	Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2025
Sato, Ami	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/09/2024
Willits, Adam	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023

All 14 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Other facilities in the same chain

CMS lists this facility under the chain The Ensign Group — 342 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.

Premier Care Center for Palm Springs — Palm Springs, CA · overall 1/5
Rose Villa Health Care Center — Bellflower, CA · overall 3/5
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center — Huntington Beach, CA · overall 2/5
Shoreline Healthcare Center — Long Beach, CA · overall 3/5
Somerset Post Acute Care — El Cajon, CA · overall 3/5
South Bay Post Acute Care — Chula Vista, CA · overall 5/5
Southland — Norwalk, CA · overall 1/5
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center — Fullerton, CA · overall 3/5

Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 341 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
"Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 23% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 14 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 62 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Somerset Post Acute Care	0.6 mi	El Cajon, CA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Magnolia Post Acute Care	0.7 mi	El Cajon, CA	★★★☆☆	2/5	abuse
Stillwater Post-Acute	0.7 mi	El Cajon, CA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
San Diego Post-Acute Center	1.1 mi	El Cajon, CA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center	1.2 mi	El Cajon, CA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Victoria Post Acute Care	1.2 mi	El Cajon, CA	★★★★★	4/5
Bradley Court	2.2 mi	El Cajon, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center	2.4 mi	El Cajon, CA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC	2.4 mi	El Cajon, CA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Grossmont Post Acute Care	2.5 mi	La Mesa, CA	★★★★☆	4/5
Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF	2.5 mi	La Mesa, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Community Care Center	2.8 mi	La Mesa, CA	★★★★☆	4/5

Compare this facility with the 3 closest →

Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in San Diego, CA — 83 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Parkway Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation — La Mesa, CA · overall 3/5
Poway Healthcare Center — Poway, CA · overall 4/5
Redwood Terrace Health Center — Escondido, CA · overall 5/5
Reo Vista Healthcare Center — San Diego, CA · overall 3/5
Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility — San Diego, CA · overall 5/5
Santa Fe Post-Acute — Vista, CA · overall 2/5
Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF — Chula Vista, CA · overall 5/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

All facilities in El Cajon →

Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555596.

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Visit checklist — Parkside Health and Wellness Center

444 W Lexington, El Cajon, CA 92020 · (619) 442-7744

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
☐ "Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 23% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 14 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 555596 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)