HILLCREST POST ACUTE
450 HAYES LANE, Petaluma, CA 94952
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HILLCREST POST ACUTE Compares
HILLCREST POST ACUTE is a 59-bed for-profit nursing facility in Petaluma, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.4%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 59 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Petaluma, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — worse than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the California average of 1.6% (26% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the California average of 4.5% (48% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.1% — better than the California average of 23.1% (39% 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 POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HILLCREST POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Petaluma.
What keeps HILLCREST POST ACUTE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is HILLCREST POST ACUTE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HILLCREST POST ACUTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HILLCREST POST ACUTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 59 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HILLCREST POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HILLCREST POST ACUTE's rating advantage in Petaluma?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Petaluma
Petaluma sits in Sonoma County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 97,461 (19.6%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $86,173
- Median home value
- $640,000
Demographics for Sonoma County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Petaluma.
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