Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-30 · Fire 2025-05-30
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
El Cajon, CA
Parkside Health And Wellness Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
444 W Lexington, El Cajon, CA
(619) 442-7744
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
52
Certified beds
Average residents
51
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-05-11
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.52
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.04
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.69
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.77
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
29%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
2.3
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.6
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
98.5%
1 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.2% |
98.2%
About the same
|
95.5%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.3% |
6.8%
2.5 pts better
|
11.4%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% |
4.1%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 43.6% |
13.7%
29.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
24 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.4% |
11.0%
3.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.4% |
10.7%
1.3 pts better
|
14.9%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.0%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
1.2%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.7% |
10.9%
0.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
4.7%
4.7 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 43.5% |
94.0%
50.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
38.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-12-09 · Fire 2021-12-09
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-02-07 · Fire 2020-02-07
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-30
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-06-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-30
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-30
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-06-17
C · Minimal harm
2025-05-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-09
E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2022-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-09
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-09
K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2022-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-09
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2022-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-09
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-07
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-07
K233 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
Corrected 2020-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-07
K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2020-03-10
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-30
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-30
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-30
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-09
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-09
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2022-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-09
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2022-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-07
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-07
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2020-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-07
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2020-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-07
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2020-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-07
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2020-03-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Flagstone Healthcare South LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
The Ensign Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Burnam, Soon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fitch, Craig
Corporate Officer · Individual
Flake, Matthew
Corporate Officer · Individual
Oldroyd, Matthew
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Oldroyd, Matthew
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Willits, Adam
Corporate Director · Individual
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