C

HILLCREST HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER

4033 SIXTH AVENUE EXT, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Score: 62 / 100

With a score of 62 out of 100, Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of California nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this San Diego location.

Staffing at Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 4.09 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 43 deficiencies at Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.00 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.48 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.80 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

43
Total Deficiencies
Nov 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 43 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0627 Severity D
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
    Jun 5, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $6,351

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 62 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
96
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12