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622 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 · San Diego County
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare (VLP) is a Medicare-certified, short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in El Cajon, California.



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Typically 94% full (142 of 151 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in El Cajon, CA, with 151 certified beds and an average of about 142 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.77 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $33,732 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,230–$16,870/mo (median $13,580) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Diego prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (47 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 | Fine | $25,714 |
| 2025-04-17 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-03-04 | Fine | $8,018 |
622 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityVilla Las Palmas Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the El Cajon, CA area typically runs $11,230–$16,870 per month (median $13,580, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center has 47 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 94% full (142 of 151 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center in El Cajon, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 151 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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