Mission Hills Post Acute Care
San Diego, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056401) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 297-4484 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mission Hills Post Acute Care in San Diego, CA has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Mission Hills Post Acute Care reports 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.1%.
Mission Hills Post Acute Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Mission Hills Post Acute Care is a 75-bed skilled nursing facility in San Diego, California, operating as a for-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1973. The facility currently serves an average of 69.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mission Hills holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning Mission Hills has no federal fines on record and no payment denial actions listed. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Mission Hills Post Acute Care is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mission Hills Post Acute Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 55.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 75 certified beds and an average of 69.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 overall, 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (619) 297-4484 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at (619) 297-4484 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056401?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.