Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
1889 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., National City, CA 91950
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium Compares
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium is a 98-bed for-profit nursing facility in National City, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.7%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in National City, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (187% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the California average of 4.5% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium with other nursing homes in National City.
How is Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 98 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium's rating advantage in National City?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around National City
National City sits in San Diego County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 467,737 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $82,426
- Median home value
- $595,600
Demographics for San Diego County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near National City.
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