PARKSIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Parkside Health and Wellness Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 444 W Lexington in El Cajon, California (ZIP 92020), within San Diego County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid services. It has a total of 52 certified beds. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is the highest rating available on the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard annual inspections and complaint investigations conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 5 stars, which is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, reflecting performance on a set of clinical indicators related to resident care outcomes. All three component ratings are at the highest level on the CMS scale. Parkside Health and Wellness Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific conditions and time limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (619) 442-7744 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private pay options that may be available. In comparison to national benchmarks, Parkside Health and Wellness Center performs above the national average across all rated categories. The national average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, making this facility's 5-star overall rating notably higher than that benchmark. Similarly, its component ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures each exceed national norms as reported by CMS. With 52 certified beds, the facility is smaller than many nursing homes in the United States, which may be a relevant consideration for those researching care options in the El Cajon and greater San Diego County area. All rating data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare database and is subject to periodic updates as new inspection and reporting cycles are completed.