Magnolia Post Acute Care
El Cajon, California · CCN 055890
73 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 228
- Surveys
- 73
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 99
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- THE ENSIGN GROUP
- County
- San Diego
- Medicare-certified since
- 1968
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 423 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in California.
Last survey on record
Dec 11, 2025
333 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.89 | 4.16 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.48 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 37.5% | 37.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $117,475 across 1 penalty
- Abuse icon
- Flagged by CMS on Care Compare
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H13.0% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2884.8% | E412.1% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6564×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6002×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F6102×
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F6862×
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Magnolia Post Acute Care, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, patternF600Dec 11, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure three out of three residents (Resident 1, 2, and 3) were free from sexual abuse when:1. Resident 1 stated certified nursing assistant (CNA) 4 fondled her clitoris and inserted his fingers in her vagina during care.2. Resident 2 stated CNA 4 massaged her vagina during a brief change. 3. Resident 3 stated CNA 4 inserted his fingers into her vagina during a brief change.4. The facility hired CNA 4 with reference checks that reflected negative past employment performance. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF578Aug 29, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to evaluate and/or offered to help formulate (assist) an advanced directive (AD- a legal document indicating resident preference on end-of-life treatment decisions) for three of eight residents (Resident 49, 113 and 114) reviewed.This deficient practice placed all 92 residents at risk of not having their medical care wishes honored in the event of a health emergency or if they become unable to communicate leading to unwanted treatments or confusion about their care preferences.Findings:1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF802Aug 29, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the competency of one dishwasher for chlorine testing related to dishware when using the low temperature dishwasher.This failure increased the risk of foodborne illness.Findings:On 8/27/2025 at 8:37 A.M., a concurrent interview with Dietary Aide (DA) 1 and observation of low temperature dishwashing process was conducted. DA 1 stated the process for washing dishes with low temperature washer was as follows: .Rinse dishes of any debris, move load of dishes into washer. Observe rinsing temperature and log once a shift, rinsing temperature needs to be 120 F or greater. After load done check chlorine levels, they should be between 50-100ppm. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 29, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to properly cover a caramel (sugar or syrup heated until it turns brown) sauce in the walk-in refrigerator.This failure had the potential for promoting foodborne illnesses.Findings:On 8/27/2025 at 8:37 A.M., a concurrent interview with Dietary Aide (DA) 2 and observation of walk-in refrigerator was conducted. A pre-prepared food covered with wax paper was observed on the 2nd level of the refrigerator. A creamy off-white liquid was observed on top of the wax paper covering the prepared food. DA 2 stated that she had prepared a caramel sauce earlier in the day and had covered it with wax paper to be used later in the day. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Jul 15, 2021
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights were answered in a timely manner for ten confidential residents (CR- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10). This failure had the potential to result in residents' needs not being met, which had the potential to result in physical and emotional harm. Findings: On 7/13/21 at 10 A.M., a confidential meeting was conducted. CR 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 stated it had taken between 20 minutes to two hours for staff to answer call lights, especially on the evening (3 P.M. - 11 P.M.) shift and night (11 P.M. - 7 A.M.) shift. CR 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 stated the wait time for call lights to be answered was an on-going issue. CR 5 stated the wait for a call light to be answered was one hour. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 228 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Dec 11, 2025Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
- Aug 29, 2025Standard and complaint9 findings
- May 22, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Apr 30, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Jun 13, 2024Standard4 findings
- May 24, 2024Complaint1 finding
- May 6, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Feb 16, 2024Complaint1 finding
Show the 65 earlier surveys
- Aug 17, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Jun 22, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Jun 13, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Mar 27, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Feb 16, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Jan 4, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Oct 21, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Aug 6, 2021Complaint2 findings
- Jul 15, 2021Standard and complaint10 findings
- Mar 24, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Mar 3, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Feb 25, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Jul 27, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Apr 6, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Mar 5, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Feb 28, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Feb 24, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Feb 7, 2020Standard7 findings
- Jan 30, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Jan 27, 2020Complaint3 findings
- Jan 7, 2020Complaint2 findings
- Dec 12, 2019Complaint3 findings
- Oct 30, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jun 5, 2019Complaint1 finding
- May 1, 2019Complaint3 findings
- Apr 3, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jan 24, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jan 10, 2019Standard2 findings
- Jan 7, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jan 3, 2019Complaint4 findings
- Sep 25, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Apr 27, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Apr 19, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Jan 30, 2018Complaint2 findings
- Dec 27, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Dec 7, 2017Standard8 findings
- Aug 14, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Mar 7, 2017Complaint3 findings
- Feb 3, 2017Complaint2 findings
- Dec 7, 2016Complaint3 findings
- Sep 19, 2016Standard and complaint16 findings
- Jan 15, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Jan 14, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Jan 7, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Nov 3, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Jul 27, 2015Standard and complaint15 findings · 1 harm
- Jun 11, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Mar 27, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Dec 23, 2014Complaint3 findings
- Aug 13, 2014Complaint2 findings
- Jul 25, 2014Complaint3 findings
- Jul 24, 2014Standard12 findings
- Jan 27, 2014—1 finding
- Sep 30, 2013—7 findings
- Aug 27, 2013—2 findings
- Jul 11, 2013—26 findings
- Apr 29, 2013—2 findings
- Apr 11, 2013—3 findings
- Mar 19, 2013—1 finding
- Nov 28, 2012—7 findings
- Aug 29, 2012—2 findings
- Jul 12, 2012—10 findings
- May 16, 2012—1 finding
- Apr 13, 2012—1 finding
- Jul 28, 2011—5 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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