Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

4033 Sixth Avenue Ext, San Diego CA, 92103

Resident Review Score
8.5
|
Loved
Starting price

$10,646

For this area
$$$
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Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center is a nursing home in San Diego, CA, with 96 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $10,646 and range up to $12,349 per month. The average price in the community is $11,498, which is greater than the average cost of $5,046 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.1 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.6 hours with licensed nurses (0.3 by an RN and 1.3 by an LPN) and 2.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are nine hospitals within 25 miles of Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center. The two closest hospitals are Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr, which is 0.5 miles away, and Rady Children'S Hospital - San Diego, which is 3.3 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Parking
  • Activity Center
  • Washer & Dryer in Unit
  • Clubs & Communities

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(619) 297-4086

Pricing for Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

$5,046Avg. Local Starting Price
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center$10,646

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,689
  • In San Diego$5,046
  • In CA$5,583

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Resident Review Score
8.5
|
Loved
#4 in San Diego, CA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved23
Loved1
Good0
Average2
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received numerous positive comments highlighting the caring and attentive nature of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the quality of care provided to residents. Many reviewers have shared experiences of significant health and rehabilitation progress, attributing their recovery to the dedicated support of both medical and administrative team members. The community is often described as welcoming and family-like, making residents feel comfortable and valued. The food service also received praise for its quality, with staff members making efforts to accommodate personal preferences and dietary needs.
However, there were concerns raised regarding the level of service and care on certain occasions. One reviewer expressed serious dissatisfaction with the inability to communicate with staff and receive updates about a family member's condition, eventually leading to a negative outcome. This reviewer's experience contrasts sharply with the otherwise positive feedback, but it underscores the importance of consistent communication and care across all areas of service within the community. Additionally, concerning allegations about staff behavior and care standards were mentioned, highlighting the need for ongoing oversight and improvement. Despite these issues, many other reviewers have recommended this community for both employment and patient care, stressing the positive changes and support they have experienced.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

96
114.7

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3
3.8

Local Avg

health inspection

2
3.3

Local Avg

quality

5
4.4

Local Avg

staff

3
3.2

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

7
4.5

Local Avg

infection control citations

3
0.4

Local Avg

fines

5
1.9

Local Avg

amount of fines

$34,689
$10,444

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.8

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
4.3

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
3.9

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

47
48.1

Local Avg

registered nurses

56
45.7

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.6

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    HILLCREST HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    555630

  • Provider SSA county code

    470

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    March 22, 1995

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

Pet Friendly
Parking
Activity Center
Washer & Dryer in Unit
Clubs & Communities

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

1 Health Complaint Deficiencies

1 Total Incidents Reported

8 Health Standard Deficiencies

8 Total Complaints Reported

9 Total Deficiencies Reported

Accommodations

Wifi

Cable TV

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Parking

Pet Friendly

Washer & Dryer In Unit

Occupancy

94 Current Occupants

97 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Live Entertainment

Social Outings

Tv / Movie Nights

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 03/22/1995

Dining & Nutrition

Healthy Snacks

Meals Provided

Services

Maintenance

Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Speech Therapy

Hospitals

Vibra Hospital Of San Diego

555 Washington Street

Distance: 0.1 miles

Scripps Mercy Hospital

4077 Fifth Avenue

Distance: 0.1 miles

University Of Calif-San Diego Medical Center

200 West Arbor Drive

Distance: 0.5 miles

Churches

God & Famous

3919 Fourth Avenue, San Diego

Distance: 0.2 miles

San Diego Dating

117 Washington Street, San Diego

Distance: 0.3 miles

All Saints Episcopal Church

625 Pennsylvania Avenue, San Diego

Distance: 0.4 miles

Resident Review Score
6.1
|
Good
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