Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
National City, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055975) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 477-1176 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium reports total nurse staffing of about 4.23 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data available.
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in National City, San Diego County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1968. The facility is certified for 98 beds and has an average daily census of 56.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.23 hours per resident per day, including about 0.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
On the penalty record, CMS data indicate 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — meaning there is no federal fines on record for this facility at this time.
No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility. No chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and quality record directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, so there is no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 98 beds with an average daily census of 56.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation was indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 17, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures (QM), and staffing — Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6194771176 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 6194771176 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055975?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.