Edgemoor Hospital, Santee, California
- 25
- Citations from health inspectionsCalifornia average: 50 a home
- 1
- Residents harmed or put in dangerCalifornia average: 1.2 a home
- $41,895
- Fines from the federal governmentCalifornia average: $23,986 a home
- 4 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsCalifornia average: 3.2
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Six inspection visits produced 25 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Federal fines came to $41,895 (one fine).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 4 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 5 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 5 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 6.43 hours each dayThe California average is 4.52 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 1.61 hours each dayThe California average is 0.67 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 21%against the California average of 36.7%
- Beds that are certified
- 192
- Ownership
- County (government)
- Chain
- This home is not part of a chain
- Street address
- 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, California 92071
- County
- San Diego
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Four citations dated Feb. 27, 2026
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Four citations dated Dec. 4, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F813 Policy on Food Brought by Visitors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Feb. 5, 2025
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Sept. 6, 2024
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
11 citations dated July 25, 2024
- F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F802 Enough Kitchen Support Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F693 Feeding Tube Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F679 Activities That Meet Every Resident's Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F636 Complete Assessments at Admission and Yearly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Four citations dated Oct. 22, 2021
- F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F802 Enough Kitchen Support Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 27, 2026 | Fine | $41,895 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by County of San Diego (operational or managerial control).
- The direct 100% owner is County of San Diego.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 055008. Other homes in California.