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HomeCaliforniaHillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

4033 Sixth Avenue Ext, San Diego, CA 921036192974086WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(137 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
96
certified

How Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.09 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.72 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
30.3%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.09 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Staff turnover is 30.3%, lower than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
25
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 17 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Diego County 65+
481,993
14.7% of county
County Population
3,289,701
San Diego County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Diego, California with 96 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
90.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 22, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
65.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (43)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Feb 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 13 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.46 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.92 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.09 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.75 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.3%
RN Turnover
35.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (33)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ASD6, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 18, 2019
JACARANDA HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2023
BRADSHAW, PETERINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 7, 2023
ELSNER, ERICINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 18, 2019
KIRKWOOD, JAREDINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 18, 2019
ORGILL, CRAIGINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 18, 2019
PARTI, RAJESHINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 18, 2019
PARTI, SHRUTYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 18, 2019
PAXMAN, MARCUSINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
CASLMON, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
THOMPSON, STEPHENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
BRADY, VERNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 17, 2018
CASE, RYANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 17, 2018
ASD6, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 18, 2019
BIRDJANDI, FARSCHADOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 2, 2022
CASLMON, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LUMAWAG, JOHANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2022
MOOKINI, DINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 20, 2023
THOMPSON, STEPHENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
BRADSHAW, JEFFREYINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 18, 2025
ASD6, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 18, 2019
ASPEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2023
JACARANDA HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2023
BIRDJANDI, FARSCHADADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 2, 2022
BRADSHAW, JEFFREYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
BRADY, VERNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CASE, RYANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CASLMON, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
JURADO, FRANKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LUMAWAG, JOHANNAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 15, 2022
MOOKINI, DINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 20, 2023
PAXMAN, MARCUSADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
THOMPSON, STEPHENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

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Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
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CMS
5/5
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4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Pavilion at Ocean Point
San Diego, CA2.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Shores Post-Acute
San Diego, CA3.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
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CMS
5/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Mission Hills Post Acute Care
San Diego, CA
1,584 ft4/53/53/5None recorded
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
San Diego, CA
4,224 ft3/52/52/5None recorded
St. Pauls Health Care Center
San Diego, CA
1.3 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
The Pavilion at Ocean Point
San Diego, CA
2.9 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
The Shores Post-Acute
San Diego, CA
3.3 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
San Diego, CA
3.5 mi5/55/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center?▾
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center?▾
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center provides 4.09 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, 0.92 LPN hours, and 2.46 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.3%.
How many beds does Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center have?▾
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center has 96 certified beds with an average of 90.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in San Diego. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 137 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Aspen Skilled Healthcare

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