COUNTRY HILLS POST ACUTE

Country Hills Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 1580 Broadway in El Cajon, California (ZIP 92021), in San Diego County. The facility operates 305 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Country Hills Post Acute holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using three component categories. The health inspection rating for this facility is 1 out of 5, reflecting results from state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is derived from clinical data indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. Each component rating is determined independently and contributes to the overall composite score. This facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary federal and joint federal-state programs funding long-term and post-acute care in the United States. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing facility stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid covers longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (619) 441-8745 to confirm current payment options and bed availability. When compared to national averages, Country Hills Post Acute presents a mixed profile across its rating components. The overall 1-star rating and the 1-star health inspection rating are both below the national average, while the staffing rating of 2 stars is also below average. The quality measure rating of 4 stars, however, is above the national average. The national overall average star rating is 3.0 stars. This data is drawn from CMS Nursing Home Care Compare and is updated on a regular basis. Consumers reviewing this information should consider all available data, including inspection reports and staffing details available through the CMS database, when evaluating any nursing facility.