Parkside Health and Wellness Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and caring staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 9 Google reviews

Watch Parkside Health and Wellness Center
Get an email when new inspections, ratings, or penalties are published for this facility.
We’ll only email you about this — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent option for individuals requiring specialized behavioral health and psychiatric rehabilitation. The staff's commitment to a holistic approach is a significant strength, though families should note that most reviews focus on mental health care rather than traditional long-term nursing care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“Families looking for behavioral health and psychiatric care will find a highly praised environment focused on a holistic, rehabilitative approach. Reviewers consistently highlight the caring nature of the staff and the facility's ability to manage complex mental health challenges.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and caring staff
- Holistic approach to patient care
- Clean and well-maintained environment
- Specialized behavioral health expertise
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 10 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides personalized responses by addressing reviewers by name and acknowledging specific praise regarding the staff's care and the facility's environment. The tone is consistently warm, professional, and appreciative.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With your 5-star rating for staffing, how do you ensure that the compassionate care mentioned by families remains consistent across all shifts?
- 2Since you offer specialized behavioral health expertise, how do you tailor your holistic approach to meet the unique emotional needs of each resident?
- 3How does the team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 4What kind of daily activities or social engagement opportunities are available to help residents stay active and connected within the community?
- 5I noticed the facility is very well-maintained; what are your protocols for ensuring the environment stays clean and comfortable for residents?
- 6How do you approach communication with families regarding any recent state inspections or updates to care plans?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“This facility bravely takes on challenges that others shy away from, providing exceptional care for individuals with mental health and psychiatric conditions. Patients here are treated with genuine rehabilitative and habilitative care, ensuring they can safely transition back into the community.”
“One of the best in California, very friendly environment , the staff are very caring and loving towards the residents.”
“Great facility! The staff are friendly and very caring . One of the best facilities here in Southern California for behavioral health.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures
9
measures
3
measures
2
measures
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has 25 deficiencies across three surveys, with all issues reportedly corrected. The most recurring problems involve fire safety and building maintenance, nutrition and dietary services, and quality of care. Some issues have persisted across multiple surveys, including fire safety deficiencies and nutrition problems, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance in these areas despite reported corrections.
May 30, 2025Routine9
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Dec 9, 2021Routine8
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Feb 7, 2020Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Parkside Health and Wellness Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Ensign Group
342 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 36 of 328 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Port, Barry
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
Contact
Get in Touch
Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.
References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data
Google Maps
Photos, directions & neighborhood info
Google Reviews
9 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit parksidehealth.net
Medicare data downloads
Original nursing home datasets
EveryPlace is a research directory. Facility information is compiled from public sources — Medicare.gov, state licensing portals, Google Places, and publicly available street-level imagery. Listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement, and we do not accept payment for placement. Families should verify all details directly with the facility and the original sources linked above before making any care decisions. See our Research Policy for our editorial standards, correction process, and image-removal policy.
Nearby Alternatives
Casa El Cajon
1.7 miAssisted Living · El Cajon, CA
Lo-Har Senior Living
2.0 miAssisted Living · El Cajon, CA
Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC
2.0 miNursing Home · El Cajon, CA
Bradley Court
2.1 miNursing Home · El Cajon, CA
Summer Place
2.3 miAssisted Living · El Cajon, CA
Community Care Center
3.0 miNursing Home · La Mesa, CA