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Magnolia Post Acute Care

635 S Magnolia Ave

4.2(146 ratings)· El Cajon average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
99
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
99
Stay type
Short-term respite stays available for caregiver relief

What Families Think

Reviewers who used Magnolia Post Acute Care for rehabilitation after surgery or injury describe a clean facility with strong physical and occupational therapy support and attentive nursing staff. One family reported a serious lapse in basic hygiene care during a short respite stay, raising concerns about consistency of care across different types of stays.

The Good

  • Multiple reviewers praise the PT/OT therapy team by name
  • Described as clean with no unpleasant odors
  • Staff described as friendly, caring, and attentive
  • Regular ice water and refill service noted
  • Monthly activity calendar keeps residents engaged

The Bad

  • One report of a resident left unbathed for days
  • One account of unchanged incontinence products causing a rash
  • One report of a resulting yeast infection during a stay
  • One report of long wait before discharge/pickup

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Magnolia Post Acute Care is a senior living community in El Cajon, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 146 reviews.

About Magnolia Post Acute Care

Magnolia Post Acute Care is a nursing home and rehabilitation facility offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in El Cajon, California. The facility provides both short and long-term rehabilitation services tailored to individual needs, with staff working alongside residents, families, and healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care and treatment plans.

The community emphasizes therapeutic approaches and aims to help residents regain strength and mobility. Daily care is designed to be comfortable, safe, and therapeutic, with staff committed to providing attentive service to all residents.

A wide variety of activities are available for residents throughout each month, with a monthly activity calendar offering options designed to keep residents active and engaged from morning to night.

Types of Care at Magnolia Post Acute Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Magnolia Post Acute Care

4.2overall · 146 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (146)

Raquel Romero

Jul 2026

via Google

This is a very nice place for families, it feels like home. Everyone is friendly with the patients and families. And then, they give you good care. I'm very happy to know Magnolia family.

Diana

Jun 2026

via Google

This place should be shut down, my mother was there for 5 days to be cared for so my son her caregiver could take a vacation. My mom came back with a yeast infection, she had not been bathed in the 5 days we sent her clothes and it came back unworn, she has a rash where the depends had not been changed, Upon her release they had her sitting for hours before they came to bring her home. I will be making a formal complaint I will be talking to my lawyer NO ONE SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE THIS!!!!

Lisa CLARK

Mar 2026

via Google

I was admitted to this facility for 20 days from a broken knee cap. I was treated very well from everyone on staff from various shifts. I want to thank NuNu, Dillon, Isaac, Delfina, Grace, Eddie, Pam, for all of their assistance and understanding during my stay. The physical therapy department is excellent. They are all caring, understanding in all of the different ailments from all kinds of different patients. I want to thank Jacalyn, Jim, Claudia, Max and Ranon for all of the therapy and helpful ideas to continue my own therapy at home. The facility is very clean and doesn't have any kind of smell to it. I like the fact that they have ice water available all the time and staff will come around and ask if you would like ice refill and even a water refill. I would recommend this place for injury rehab and for your elderly loved ones.

Kerry Nelson

Feb 2026

via Google

The staff all took excelent care of my mother. Special thanks to the PT/OT team Jacalyn, Jim, Max, Ranon, Claudia, Danica and Danielle! Thank you Magnolia for helping get my mom back on her feet after a scary hospital stay.

wanda Coleman

Jan 2026

via Google

I was admitted to this Facility for19days. This place was very clean, the food was good, the nurses was were very kind, the staff was excellent, very caring, knowledgeable people to be around. The Therapist Jacalyn, Jim, Donica, Ranon, Alex etc were all very kind, knowledgeable. They all went out of there way to make sure I would be able to progress during my healing process. If i ever had to go back to Rehab this would be the place for me. EXCELLLENT PLACE !!!

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Government Inspection History

11 inspection visits in the last three years, 47 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 11, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 4, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 4, 2026

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 4, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 4, 2026

Aug 29, 2025Health Standard9 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2025

  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2025

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2025

May 22, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 4, 2025

Apr 30, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 13, 2025

Jun 13, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 27, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 27, 2024

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 27, 2024

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 27, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2024

May 24, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 3, 2024

May 6, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 15, 2024

Feb 16, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 5, 2024

Aug 17, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 6, 2023

Jul 15, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2021

  • Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2021

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2021

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2021

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2021

Feb 7, 2020Fire Safety Standard3 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2020

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2020

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2020

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Magnolia Post Acute Care offer?

Magnolia Post Acute Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Magnolia Post Acute Care located?

Magnolia Post Acute Care is located at 635 S Magnolia Ave in El Cajon, California.

What do families say about Magnolia Post Acute Care?

Reviewers who used Magnolia Post Acute Care for rehabilitation after surgery or injury describe a clean facility with strong physical and occupational therapy support and attentive nursing staff. One family reported a serious lapse in basic hygiene care during a short respite stay, raising concerns about consistency of care across different types of stays.

How did Magnolia Post Acute Care do on recent health and safety inspections?

Magnolia Post Acute Care had 11 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 47 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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