Edgemoor Hospital
655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071 · (619) 596-5500
Government - County · 192 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Edgemoor Hospital has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 4 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $41,895 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 4, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 4, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.December 4, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 4, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 27, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 27, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 27, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 27, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 6, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $41,895February 27, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 6.43 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.61 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.44 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.38 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 21% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 192 |
| Average residents per day | 155.5 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center Santee · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Carlsbad by the Sea Carlsbad · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Glenbrook Carlsbad · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- South Bay Post Acute Care Chula Vista · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF Chula Vista · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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