Edgemoor Hospital
655 Park Center Drive · Santee, CA · 92071 · 6195965500
192 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $41,895 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 22, 2021
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 22, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2021
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected December 2, 2021 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 27, 2026 | Fine | $41,895 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055008 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.