Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium

Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium is a skilled nursing facility located at 1889 National City Blvd. in National City, California, within San Diego County. The facility operates with 98 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS calculates overall ratings based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 stars, indicating performance above the national baseline in that domain. The staffing rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, representing performance in clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS across resident populations. Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements in California. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or additional insurance coverage should contact the facility directly at (619) 477-1176. When compared to national averages, Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating domains. Its overall 5-star rating and 5-star quality measure rating place it considerably above the national average of 3.0 stars overall, while its 4-star health inspection rating also exceeds that benchmark. However, its 2-star staffing rating falls below national norms, which may be a relevant factor for families and individuals evaluating care options. CMS staffing ratings take into account both registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, and lower ratings in this domain can reflect reduced staffing relative to peer facilities. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review CMS's Care Compare tool and consult directly with facility staff for the most current operational information.