Parkside Health And Wellness Center
El Cajon, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555596) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 442-7744 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Parkside Health And Wellness Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Parkside Health And Wellness Center reports 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and nursing staff turnover of 22.6%.
Parkside Health And Wellness Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and it does not carry the CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
Parkside Health And Wellness Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in El Cajon, San Diego County, California. First approved for certification in 1994, the facility is licensed for 52 certified beds and reports an average of 50.3 residents. It operates as a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars; Parkside's own rating stands well above that chain average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Parkside holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, staffing 5 stars, and quality measures 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and CMS has not placed this facility in the Special Focus Facility program.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Parkside Health And Wellness Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 22.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 52 certified beds and an average of 50.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which has 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 11, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Parkside scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6194427744 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555596?state=CA).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6194427744 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555596?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.