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HomeCaliforniaHillcrest Manor Sanitarium

Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium

1889 National City Blvd., National City, CA 919506194771176WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(1 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
98
certified

How Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium 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
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.23 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.30 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 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 4.23 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.30 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 21, 2024
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 12, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 7 more 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 Manor Sanitarium is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in National City, California with 98 certified beds. It has been operating since 1968. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
98
Avg Residents/Day
56.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 17, 1968
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Feb 12, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
49.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0911Minimal Harm

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0911Minimal Harm

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Nov 21, 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 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 3 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 Aide2.98 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.30 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.23 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.85 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ESTACIO, MARIA CARMINAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 7, 2008

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
National City, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
National City Post Acute
National City, CA1,584 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $15,652
Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
National City, CA1.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,188
Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
National City, CA1.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $297,367
Paradise Valley Health Care
National City, CA1.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,036
South Bay Post Acute Care
Chula Vista, CA2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA2.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $25,406
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
National City, CA · Current facility
—4/54/53/5None recorded
National City Post Acute
National City, CA
1,584 ft3/52/53/5$15,652
Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
National City, CA
1.4 mi4/54/53/5$10,188
Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
National City, CA
1.6 mi5/55/54/5$297,367
Paradise Valley Health Care
National City, CA
1.6 mi5/54/53/5$10,036
South Bay Post Acute Care
Chula Vista, CA
2.0 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA
2.4 mi3/52/52/5$25,406

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 Manor Sanitarium?▾
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium 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 Manor Sanitarium participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium had any health inspection violations?▾
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 12, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium?▾
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium provides 4.23 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 2.98 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium have?▾
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium has 98 certified beds with an average of 56.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 58% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 4 in National City. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium?▾
On Google Maps, Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.