STILLWATER POST-ACUTE

Stillwater Post-Acute is a skilled nursing and post-acute care facility located at 510 E. Washington Avenue in El Cajon, California, within San Diego County. The facility operates with 256 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns Stillwater Post-Acute an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, also below the national average. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average. The quality measure rating is 1 out of 5, indicating performance below national norms in this category. These ratings are published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program and are based on standardized inspection data, staffing records, and clinical quality measures collected over defined reporting periods. Stillwater Post-Acute accepts Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which represents coverage for a broad segment of the senior population. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (619) 440-1211 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, Stillwater Post-Acute presents a mixed profile across the four CMS rating dimensions. Its staffing rating of 3 out of 5 matches the national average, suggesting an average level of nurse and aide staffing relative to resident census. However, the overall rating of 1 out of 5, the health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, and the quality measure rating of 1 out of 5 each fall below national norms. Health inspection ratings reflect findings from state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS, including deficiency citations and complaint investigations. Quality measure ratings are derived from clinical data submitted by the facility, covering outcomes such as rehospitalization rates, functional decline, and medication management. The combination of these below-average scores results in the overall 1-star designation. Individuals researching care options in the El Cajon area may find it useful to review the detailed inspection reports and quality measure data available through the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare database for a more complete picture of this facility's performance history.