El Cajon, CA

Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $33,732 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

622 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA

(619) 442-0544

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

151

Certified beds

Average residents

145

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Pacs Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-08-17

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.60

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.92

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.34

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.61

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
2.3
1 pts better
1.9
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.6
0.3 pts worse
1.8
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.3%
98.2%
1.1 pts better
95.5%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
1.6%
1.2 pts worse
3.3%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 49.4%
6.8%
42.6 pts worse
11.4%
38 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.5%
4.1%
0.6 pts better
5.4%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.9%
13.7%
5.2 pts worse
19.6%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.4%
14.2%
3.8 pts better
16.7%
6.3 pts better
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 1.5%
11.0%
9.5 pts better
16.3%
14.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.7%
10.7%
7 pts better
14.9%
11.2 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 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 8.3%
10.9%
2.6 pts better
19.8%
11.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.9%
4.7%
1.2 pts worse
5.1%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
94.0%
5.6 pts better
81.7%
17.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.0%
11.2%
1.2 pts better
12.0%
2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
1.5%
1.8 pts worse
1.6%
1.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.3%
93.2%
6.1 pts better
79.7%
19.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.1%
23.2%
1.1 pts better
23.9%
1.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

13 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-07-28 · Fire 2022-07-28

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (5 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-03-22 · Fire 2019-03-22

21 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (8 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-06-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-06-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-06-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K361 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Corrected 2025-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K917 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

Corrected 2025-06-02

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-08

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-06-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2022-10-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2022-10-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-10-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

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 2022-10-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K771 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

Corrected 2022-10-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-10-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-10-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-10-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-10-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-10-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-06-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2019-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2019-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-06-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-29

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

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 2025-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-06-04

G · Actual harm 2025-05-05

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-06-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-05

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-06-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-05

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-06-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F850 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Corrected 2025-05-13

G · Actual harm 2024-03-04

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-03-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-26

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 2024-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-26

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-26

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-26

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2024-01-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-09

F551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Corrected 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-04

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-05-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-08-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-08-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-08-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

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 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

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 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

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 2022-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

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 2019-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2019-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2019-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2019-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2019-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2019-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2019-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2019-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2019-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-22

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 2019-04-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$25,714 2025-04-17

Fine

Fine · fine $25,714

Fine

$0 2025-04-17

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-06-03 · 1 days

1 day denial

$8,018 2024-03-04

Fine

Fine · fine $8,018

Fine

Ownership

Providence Group Nh, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 168 facilities 2023-06-30
Apt, Frederick

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 252 facilities 2024-01-01
Hancock, Mark

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 253 facilities 2024-04-15
Hancock, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 253 facilities 2024-01-01
Jenkins, William

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-01-15
Jergensen, Joshua

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 237 facilities 2024-01-01
Mitchell, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 254 facilities 2021-11-05
Mofidi, Mansour

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-07-01
Murray, Jason

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 250 facilities 2024-04-15
Pacs Group, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 239 facilities 2023-06-30
Pacs Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 238 facilities 2023-06-30

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