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Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium

1889 National City BLVD. · National City, CA 91950 · 98 certified beds

(619) 477-1176

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About Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium

Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium is a nursing home in National City, California. Its capacity is 98 beds, below the San Diego County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 39 citations, the most recent on February 12, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.26 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in National City. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

4.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (39)

Records from September 2022 to February 2026.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0758

    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 l….

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0912

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

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0637

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0686

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0656

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0584

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0802

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0759

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0727

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0911

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

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • October 12, 2023

    Tag F0812

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2023.

  • September 23, 2022

    Tag F0656

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.

  • September 23, 2022

    Tag F0912

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

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.

  • September 23, 2022

    Tag F0911

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

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.

  • September 23, 2022

    Tag F0812

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.

  • September 23, 2022

    Tag F0842

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.

  • September 23, 2022

    Tag F0695

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

4.26 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.09 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in National City.

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