VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER
622 SOUTH ANZA STREET, El Cajon, CA 92020
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How VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 151-bed for-profit nursing facility in El Cajon, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.9%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 151 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in El Cajon, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.5% — better than the California average of 12.1% (63% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (78% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.5% — worse than the California average of 22.9% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in El Cajon.
How is VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.5% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 151 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at VILLA LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around El Cajon
El Cajon sits in San Diego County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 467,737 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $82,426
- Median home value
- $595,600
Demographics for San Diego County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near El Cajon.
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