Parkside Health And Wellness Center

444 W Lexington, El Cajon, California 92020

52 certified beds · ≈ 51 residents/day · For profit - Corporation · Last survey June 2025 · Provider #555596

CMS FIVE-STAR RATINGS
5/ 5 overall

Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.

Health inspections 5/5
Staffing 5/5
Quality measures 5/5
Part of a 342-facility chain · chain average rating 3.2★
COMPLIANCE AT A GLANCE
Citations, last 12 months
0
100% below the California average of 13.2
Serious citations (J–L)
0
no immediate jeopardy–level findings
Fines on record
None
civil monetary penalties
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A standard survey is most likely before around August 2026

14 of ~15 typical months since the last standard survey (May 2025)
May 2025 · on cycle Window opens Apr 2026 → ~Aug 2026

Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.

Citation history

Health deficiencies cited at Parkside Health And Wellness Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.

0 in the last 12 months14 all-time 21 inspections on file
Failure to Follow Standardized Recipe for Sauce Preparation
E
F0804 F804: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Short Summary

A dietary cook failed to use the correct amount of low sodium soy sauce when preparing teriyaki sauce, using less than specified in the standardized recipe. This action was observed and later confirmed by the dietary manager, who noted that all recipes should be followed as approved by the registered dietitian to ensure consistent food flavor and nutrition for all residents.

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Residents Not Provided Clean or Available Dining Tables
D
F0550 F550: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Short Summary

Two residents were not offered a clean or available table to dine with others and had to wait for seats to become available, eventually eating at a table with food debris left by previous diners. Both a CNA and the DON acknowledged that staff should have provided a clean table, in accordance with the facility's policy on dignity and respect.

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Failure to Implement Pressure Ulcer Prevention Interventions
D
F0686 F686: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Short Summary

A resident at high risk for pressure ulcers was left in a wheelchair for extended periods, contrary to her care plan, which required repositioning after two hours. Staff interviews and record reviews confirmed that the resident was not assisted out of the wheelchair as directed, and there was no documentation of care refusal. This failure to follow the care plan and facility policy increased the risk for pressure ulcer development.

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Failure to Date and Change Nasal Cannula Tubing for Oxygen Therapy
D
F0880 F880: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Short Summary

A resident receiving continuous oxygen therapy for chronic respiratory failure and COPD was found with a nasal cannula that was not dated or labeled. Interviews with an LPN, the infection preventionist, and the DON confirmed that the tubing should be dated and changed every seven days, but the facility's policy did not specify this requirement, leading to a lapse in infection control practices.

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1F689Accident hazards & supervision82
2F880Infection prevention & control74
3F812Food safety & sanitation61
4F656Comprehensive care plans49

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Gulf Coast Village · 1.6 mi F689J

Resident with a documented fall history left unattended on the patio; found on the ground with a hip fracture.

Cypress Cove · 4.2 mi F812D

Walk-in cooler logs missing for 12 days; expired supplements in the medication room fridge.

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Walk supervision coverage on the memory-care unit at shift changeDo first
Audit fall-risk care plans for residents flagged high-riskF689
Verify kitchen temperature logs for the last 30 daysF812

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