Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555630) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 297-4086 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above California's state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.3%.
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility.
About this facility
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in San Diego, California, operating with 96 certified beds and an average daily census of 90.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since March 1995. It is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which includes 35 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillcrest Heights holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions, as ratings and penalty records are subject to periodic updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a 30.3% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which includes 35 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 22, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6192974086 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6192974086 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 review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555630?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.