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Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

1391 Madison Avenue

4.3(78 ratings)· El Cajon average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
96
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
96
CMS quality rating
Five-Star Quality Measures Rated by CMS
Insurance accepted
Accepts Medicare, PPOs, HMOs, and Medi-Cal
Nurse staffing
Licensed nurses available around the clock
Rehab services on-site
On-site physical, occupational, speech, respiratory therapy

What Families Think

Reviewers describe Cottonwood Canyon as a warm, attentive rehab and skilled nursing facility where families felt supported through difficult recoveries. Multiple reviews highlight strong physical, speech, and occupational therapy outcomes along with a caring nursing and CNA staff. Google reviews are consistently high (4.3 average), though the sample of written feedback is limited and skews toward rehab success stories.

The Good

  • Reviewers praise physical, speech, and occupational therapy results
  • Multiple reviewers say staff treated them like family
  • CNAs and nurses described as attentive and caring
  • Rated Five-Star on CMS Quality Measures
  • Reviewers note clean facility and appealing meals

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility in El Cajon, California that focuses on patient safety, wellness, and healing. The center provides 24/7 personalized services with licensed nurses available around the clock to deliver compassionate care following surgery, illness, or injury according to physician-customized care plans.

The facility offers a comprehensive range of rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies to help patients build strength, skills, and confidence. Patients recover in an expansive, state-of-the-art rehab gym under the guidance of licensed experts. The center also provides discharge planning to help patients and families prepare for life after discharge or arrange for outside services.

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center features beautiful grounds including a pond, courtyard, and fountain where patients and families can visit and rest. An engaging daily schedule allows patients to be as active and social as they wish. The facility has been recognized by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services as a Five-Star Quality Measures Rated facility, indicating quality that is much above average according to CMS standards.

The center is conveniently located off North 2nd Street and Kumeyaay Highway in sunny San Diego. The facility accepts Medicare, multiple PPOs, HMOs, and Medi-Cal plans, with a full-time Business Office Manager available for financial and billing concerns. An Admissions department guides patients and families through required intake forms and reviews insurance regulations.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4.3overall · 78 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (78)

Brenda Resendiz

Feb 2026

via Google

Coming to Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare where my Dad would be staying for an unknown period of time for his rehab was a very scary thought. Its not what we would have wanted but we knew it was for his own good. First impressions always stick so for my Family and I it was a huge relief when we encountered an environment where everyone was always ready to help and answer questions and were always making sure my dad and my family was taken care of, everyone always made us feel like family, we were never afraid of asking for help. When my Dad first arrived he couldn't sit up on his own, couldn't speak well, was very confused and couldn't eat on his own or go to the bathroom on his own, and was at high risk of falling, so for us it was a scary thought to think he was staying at a place where others would take care of him, it's never the same when we as a family can't take care of our family members. Our worries faded when we were told my dad would never be by himself, for the first month or so we was One-on-one and there was never an incident where he got hurt or was neglected. The nurses and CNA's always made sure he was taken care of I want to give a shout out to everyone who was a huge part in my Dad's recovery, the reason why my Dad only had to be here a few days short of two months, everyone from The reception to administration therapists CNA's and nurses, maintenance and cafeteria and Im sure i will miss some as I can't remember everyone's names but for now these are the people I want to give a shout out to Eileen from the kitchen, the receptionist Aracely, Liz, Rawan and Veronica from activities, Hair stylist Maru, Mina, Athalia, Diane, Arlene, Nadine, Hunter and Teresa from Administration, CNA's: Liliana, Cisli, Cesar, Sama, Karla, Jessica, Jacqueline, Anahi, Guimel, Sergio, Vanessa H, Vanessa J, Shama, Roni. nurses: Nancy, Grace, Trisha, Christine, Marydeht. Maintenance and housekeeping: Manny, John, Reyna, Errol and Gabriela. Speech therapist Lisa, she helped my Dad with his speech, he could barely say a word or remember much of anything, and of course the magical team who gave their all for my Dad's rehab and physical therapy, The team who made it possible for my Dad to go home today, physical therapist Chad, Kelsey, Kayla, Laura, Daniel and Russell. Thank you very much to everyone including all those who I might have forgotten their names. My family and I will definitely recommend this place to family and friends. Thank you for making us feel like family. We will definitely miss you all

Pamela

Feb 2026

via Google

Cottonwood Canyon helped me through a lot, I am so happy here, I will be coming back to visit you guys! The food is great. Thank you to Aracely, Diane, and all the nurses here. You guys are so nice to me, Dr Pietila helped me as well thank you all, I will miss you guys and I will be sending you guys a Christmas card! I love you all! You guys are the best Rehab Facility in El Cajon I will recommend you guys to my family and friends.

Arturo Gonzalez

Nov 2025

via Google

The whole team is excellent! Always on point, respectful and loving.The facility is really clean and the turkey dinner was awesome. Eileen from the kitchen is one of the best. Receptionist are very helpful! The CNAs and Nurses do a very good job awelI, I will most definitely recommend this place to my loved ones. I am really happy that I was able to experience this professional facility! Thank you very much for all your help! Edit: I had to come back and add on some more stuff, without these people, this place would not be what it is in a highly professional level. I want to give a special shout out to Tianna, Sharyqeen, Marydeht, Trisha, Katie, Esteban, Aracely and Anabel. Everyone is really really awesome but these stand out the MOST!! This is the best healthcare facility in the San Diego County. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVEYONE!

Jesus Aguirre

Oct 2025

via Google

Everyone at Cottonwood is very professional, kind, and caring. There is so much more I want to say, you guys are above and beyond, attention to detail from every person from the cook the Queen Bee Eileen. Physical therapy helped me get better, I started off from no walking to walking around and dancing around. Whether it’s day or night the level of care doesn’t change, there is no place that’s comparable to this place. Incredible positive environment. Sweet receptionist to the whole building, everyone is so sweet. So many layers like it’s cake that adds up to a delicious sweet tasty cake is what I define for this facility! I could go on and on and every detail I could this place is amazing. I would want to give a shout-out to Deidre the CNA, every single charge nurse, Mina she’s so warm, her million dollar smile brings me joy and she brings in the sun. This place is the top of the food chain. This is like when Dorothy clicks her heels in the wizard of oz “there is no place like home” this is how I feel here. I love this place, I will miss you guys. This place is etching my heart. The end. Thank you to everyone, my love and respects! - Chuy Aguirre

Bassam Metri

Oct 2024

via Google

Cottonwood was a wonderful experience; particularly the physical therapy department shout-out to Kelsey and Daniel and Kayla for their special work with me. I got great support from everyone, including social services. The food was excellent, the chef worked really hard to get me a delicious meal. Special shout-out to the CNAS. They work in a hard environment and still handle it all really well. If I ever need more help I will continuously choose Cottonwood Canyon for rehab. Love you all for sure. Thank you for everything. Love, Jo Pitkat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center offer?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center located?

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is located at 1391 Madison Avenue in El Cajon, California.

What do families say about Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center?

Reviewers describe Cottonwood Canyon as a warm, attentive rehab and skilled nursing facility where families felt supported through difficult recoveries. Multiple reviews highlight strong physical, speech, and occupational therapy outcomes along with a caring nursing and CNA staff. Google reviews are consistently high (4.3 average), though the sample of written feedback is limited and skews toward rehab success stories.

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