Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER
EL CAJON, CA · 240 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 20, 2026
CMS Certification Number 555659 · first certified March 1996
Ownership
Operated by PACS GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
26 citations — more than 75% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 10. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–16 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,814 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
4 of the 26 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
12 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 26 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 26 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2022 | 13 |
| February 27, 2025 | 7 |
| May 20, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 3 | 2026-05-20 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-05-20 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 2 | 2025-02-27 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-05-20 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-05-20 |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | 2 | 2025-02-27 |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 1 | 2022-06-16 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-02-27 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 12
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 4
- Construction Deficiencies 2
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 12 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 20, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2026) |
February 27, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0700 | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
June 16, 2022 — 13 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.