Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

Nursing Home in El Cajon

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

Nursing Home in El Cajon

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

Perfectly set in the serene neighborhood of El Cajon, CA, Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community strives to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations with top-notch care and assistance from a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals 24/7. Seniors enjoy a worry-free lifestyle knowing a trusted community has their backs.

Featuring a wide array of incredible amenities, the community encourages residents to interact with their surroundings and live an active lifestyle. Moreover, visiting family and friends can enjoy the refreshing breeze in the community’s beautiful courtyards. Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center goes above and beyond to create a safe place where seniors flourish and live their lives to the fullest.

(619) 444-1107

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
3/5 ▼ 0.1 California average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5 ▼ 0.8 California average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5 ▼ 0.1 California average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5 ▲ 0.9 California average: 4.1/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 240th out of 294 homes in California.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 28m per day
Rank #240 / 294Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th out of 294 homes in California.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 294 California SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility California avg (4h 13m per day)
vs California avg
-18%

4 of 5 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +40% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 36m per day ▼ 8% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 20m per day ▼ 12% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 47m per day ▼ 7% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 7m per day ▲ 40% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 26m per day ▼ 13% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the California average: 84.7%
Occupancy rate 94.8% Rank #30 / 301Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 301 homes in California.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its statewide rank out of 301. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 96 days
Occupancy rate
94.8% Rank #30 / 301Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 301 homes in California.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its statewide rank out of 301. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
96 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$31.4M
Profit
$407.7K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$31.4M Rank #31 / 299Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 299 homes in California.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$407.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #24 / 299Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 299 homes in California.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$12.5M
39.9% of revenue Rank #173 / 299Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 173rd out of 299 homes in California.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.5M
Total costs $31.0M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #156 / 243Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 243 homes in California.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes, Accept

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Total Residents: 151 Residents

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care at Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

Nursing Home

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 15

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
50 Rank #201 / 298Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 201st out of 298 homes in California.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California state average, with a ranking across all 298 CA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection
3.33

California average 4.65


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

31 of 50 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 19 of 50 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0 Rank #81 / 147Severe citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 147 homes in California.Shows citations where actual resident harm occurred, compared to the California average and ranked across 147 SNFs statewide. Even a single severe citation is significant — lower is always better.
100% better than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 2
100% worse than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations More info California average: 0.4

2 serious citations More info California average: 1

48 moderate citations More info California average: 47.2

0 minor citations More info California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jul 29, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. May 08, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. May 08, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around El Cajon The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

2 facilities compared · CMS & CA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

El Cajon151 94.8% +12%3.47 +15%-18%2503.32147- 59 Jenkins, William$31.4M$12.5M39.9%55806
Good Samaritan Retirement Home -
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority
General California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
CA

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

Benefits
Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year) Weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings)

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from El Cajon's city center to Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 225
Employees 223
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.49:1
1489966% better than California average

California average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 97
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with California average

California average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 69,086
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 38
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 104
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.1%

61 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 2
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant104010433,27091100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse3803810,80791100%8.2
Registered Nurse220227,58491100%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff7072,39591100%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist100102,3568998%7.1
RN Director of Nursing3032,0158998%9.1
Qualified Activities Professional6062,00191100%11
Physical Therapy Aide8081,7517684%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician8081,6758290%6.3
Dental Services Staff5051,5357178%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant5051,0807886%7
Dietitian1015126268%8.3
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015126470%8
Qualified Social Worker2024786369%7.4
Medical Director022613336%1.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist101303741%0.8
104 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
38 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
22 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
10 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 98%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 98%
6 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 100%
8 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 84%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 90%
5 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 78%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 86%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 69%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 36%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 41%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 151
Medicare
31
20.5% of residents
Medicaid
101
66.9% of residents
Private pay or other
19
12.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 3.8
42% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 7.1
37% better than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average California avg: 4.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.9%
56% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 1.6%
86% better than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 14.8%
31% worse than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
47% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.4%
49% worse than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.8%
33% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 61.7%
823% worse than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.4%
56% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.3%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.31
42% better than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.94
22% worse than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Average California avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.9%
101% worse than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.3%
7% better than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 22.1%
5% better than California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.0%
11% better than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.5%
34% better than California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 55.6%
In line with California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 53.8%
6% better than California average

California average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $34K
38% lower than California average

California average: $55K

Number of fines 2 Rank #73 / 135Federal fines — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 135 homes in California.Shows this facility's CMS fine count alongside the California average, and where it ranks among all 135 skilled nursing facilities in the state. Fewer fines mean a better rank.
15% fewer fines than California average

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
102% more payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $34K
California average $55K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 17, 2025
$26K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Apr 17, 2025
1 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 4, 2024
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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