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Nursing home · Medicare certified

Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC

1340 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

(619) 447-1020 Compare Map
Overall2★★☆☆☆
Inspections2★★☆☆☆
Staffing2★★☆☆☆
Quality3★★★☆☆
Federal fines$14,0151 fine

Inspection citations

53 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Feb 4, 2026 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Aug 14, 2025 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Complaint
Aug 14, 2025 D · potential Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Complaint
Mar 21, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Jan 30, 2025 E · potential Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Jan 30, 2025 D · potential Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 D · potential Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 D · potential Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 D · potential Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Jan 30, 2025 E · potential Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Routine
Dec 27, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Oct 29, 2024 D · potential Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Complaint
Sep 24, 2024 D · potential Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Complaint
Sep 17, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Aug 2, 2024 E · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Complaint
Jul 18, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
May 17, 2024 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
May 7, 2024 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Mar 13, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Feb 14, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 D · potential Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Complaint
Jun 17, 2021 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 E · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 D · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 F · potential 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. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 F · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 D · potential Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 D · potential Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Routine
Jun 17, 2021 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential 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. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Aug 8, 2019 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
555878
Certified beds
99

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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