★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures
Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.
Findings, latest cycle6
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds56
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 20 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Building and environment | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 4, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Mar 31, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Building and environment | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F0911) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Mar 31, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 31, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 31, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 31, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Nov 12, 2024 |
Earlier inspections (13)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jun 13, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | Building and environment | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F0911) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jun 13, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jun 13, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 13, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. (F0699) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 13, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 13, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. (F0646) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 13, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jun 13, 2024 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jul 17, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Building and environment | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F0911) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jul 17, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 17, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 17, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 17, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.20 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.64 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 2.84 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 16.7% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 56 |
| Residents per day, average | 55.6 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | GHC of El Cajon, LLC |
| Chain | Generations Healthcare (27 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Sep 30, 1990 |
Questions to ask when you call
- What was corrected after the last inspection?
- How many staff work at night and on weekends?
- Does anyone on staff speak my relative's language?
- May I visit at any time, without an appointment?
Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov · Report an error
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