Nursing home · El Cajon, CA
The Royal Home
12436 Royal Road, El Cajon, CA 92021 · (619) 443-3886
The Royal Home is a 19-bed for-profit nursing home in El Cajon, California (San Diego County). It has been certified to provide Medicaid services since 1975. On average it cares for 20 residents a day (about 103% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.10 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.84 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 74% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | – | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | December 3, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 9 below the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Individual. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
Nearby nursing homes
- Country Hills Post Acute ★★★★★El Cajon · 1.1 mi · 305 beds
- Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center ★★★★★El Cajon · 1.8 mi · 96 beds
- Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC ★★★★★El Cajon · 1.8 mi · 99 beds
- Bradley Court ★★★★★El Cajon · 1.8 mi · 56 beds
- Lakeside Special Care Center ★★★★★Lakeside · 2.3 mi · 94 beds
- Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center ★★★★★El Cajon · 3.0 mi · 151 beds
Assisted living nearby
- Renaissance Living IIEl Cajon · 0.3 mi · 6 residents
- Lucie's Cozy CottageEl Cajon · 0.3 mi · 6 residents
- El Cajon Elder CareEl Cajon · 0.9 mi · 6 residents
- A Quiet Sunset LLCEl Cajon · 1.2 mi · 6 residents
Common questions
What is the star rating of The Royal Home?
CMS rates The Royal Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does The Royal Home have?
19 certified beds, with an average of 20 residents a day.
Does The Royal Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for The Royal Home?
(619) 443-3886. Address: 12436 Royal Road, El Cajon, CA 92021.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).