San Diego, CA

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $6,351 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

4033 Sixth Avenue Ext, San Diego, CA

(619) 297-4086

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

96

Certified beds

Average residents

89

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Aspen Skilled Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-03-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.61

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.48

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.80

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

42%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.4
2.3
1.1 pts worse
1.9
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
1.6
0.5 pts worse
1.8
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8%
98.2%
0.6 pts better
95.5%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
1.6%
0.1 pts better
3.3%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.3%
6.8%
0.5 pts worse
11.4%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.8%
4.1%
0.7 pts worse
5.4%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 11.2%
13.7%
2.5 pts better
19.6%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.6%
14.2%
2.6 pts better
16.7%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 9.2%
11.0%
1.8 pts better
16.3%
7.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.6%
10.7%
1.9 pts worse
14.9%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
1.2%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 16.4%
10.9%
5.5 pts worse
19.8%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
4.7%
2.9 pts better
5.1%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
94.0%
5.8 pts better
81.7%
18.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 14.8%
11.2%
3.6 pts worse
12.0%
2.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
1.5%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
93.2%
5.4 pts better
79.7%
18.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.8%
23.2%
2.4 pts better
23.9%
3.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-09 · Fire 2025-01-09

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-01 · Fire 2024-02-01

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-05-19 · Fire 2022-05-19

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2025-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-03-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2022-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2022-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2022-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-06-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-25

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-06-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-02-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-02-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-02-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-12-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-02-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-15

F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-26

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2022-06-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2022-06-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-06-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2022-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-19

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2022-06-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$6,351 2023-05-30

Fine

Fine · fine $6,351

Fine

Ownership

Asd6, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2019-12-18
Asd6, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2019-12-18
Aspen Skilled Healthcare Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2019-02-16
Birdjandi, Farschad

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-02
Bradshaw, Jeffrey

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 29 facilities 2018-10-17
Brady, Vern

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 28 facilities 2018-10-17
Brady, Vern

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 28 facilities 2018-10-17
Case, Ryan

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 28 facilities 2018-10-17
Case, Ryan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 28 facilities 2018-10-17
Caslmon, Timothy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2023-01-01
Lumawag, Johanna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-08-15
Mookini, Dina

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-11-20
Thompson, Stephen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2023-01-01

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