Parkside Health and Wellness Center

Nursing Home · El Cajon, CA

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number555596

Contact & location

444 W Lexington
El Cajon, CA 92020
San Diego County
Phone
(619) 442-7744
ZIP code
92020 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
52
Residents per day
50.3 (97% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Parkside Healthcare INC
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
May 11, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.20 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.58 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.05 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.58 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.65 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
22.6 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 30, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 13 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-30 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-19
2025-05-30 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-19
2025-05-30 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-19
2025-05-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-19
2021-12-09 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-14
2021-12-09 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-14
2021-12-09 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-14
2020-02-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-23
2020-02-07 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-23
2020-02-07 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-23
2020-02-07 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-23
2020-02-07 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Burnam, Soon (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Michlin, Bernard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Oldroyd, Matthew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Willits, Adam (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Oh, Katherine (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sato, Ami (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Port, Barry (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Michlin, Bernard (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Oldroyd, Matthew (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Michlin, Bernard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Oldroyd, Matthew (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Parkside Health and Wellness Center?

Parkside Health and Wellness Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does Parkside Health and Wellness Center have?

It has 52 certified beds and cares for about 50 residents per day.

Has Parkside Health and Wellness Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Parkside Health and Wellness Center?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Parkside Health and Wellness Center?

(619) 442-7744. The facility is located at 444 W Lexington, El Cajon, CA 92020.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.