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Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

4033 SIXTH AVENUE EXT, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103
(619) 297-4086
96 licensed beds

CMS rates Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 59 citations across 17 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
96
CMS facility ID
555630
Care type
Nursing home
County
San Diego
Facility name
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
Street address
4033 SIXTH AVENUE EXT
City / state / ZIP
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone
(619) 297-4086

About this facility — Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in San Diego, California. It is licensed for 96 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 256 senior care facilities in San Diego and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Aspen Skilled Healthcare, a group of 35 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center 59 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Aspen Skilled Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Asd6, Llc
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2019
Aspen Healthcare Services Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Birdjandi, Farschad
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Bradshaw, Jeffrey
Owner of a disclosable party · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Bradshaw, Peter
Indirect owner — since 2023
Brady, Vern
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Case, Ryan
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Caslmon, Timothy
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Elsner, Eric
Indirect owner — since 2019
Jacaranda Healthcare Group Llc
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Jurado, Frank
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Kirkwood, Jared
Indirect owner — since 2019
Lumawag, Johanna
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Mookini, Dina
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Orgill, Craig
Indirect owner — since 2019
Parti, Rajesh
Indirect owner — since 2019
Parti, Shruty
Indirect owner — since 2019
Paxman, Marcus
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Thompson, Stephen
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1995-03-22
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
8 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-01-09
Nurse staffing
4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$565 per day (≈ $17,180/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
65% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 23% private/other
Occupancy
93% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
10% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
96
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-11-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-08
2025-06-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
13 earlier / fire-safety inspections (57 citations)
2025-05-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-06-21
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-21
2025-01-09Health inspection7 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-28
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-28
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-28
F-0760
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-02-28
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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
F-0806
E · No harm foundFood safety
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
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-11-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
2024-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
2024-10-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
2024-02-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0552
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-02-29
2024-02-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered14 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
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
F-0584
D · No harm found
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
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0790
D · No harm found
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-14
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-03-14
2023-12-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0698
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-09
2023-11-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0624
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-12-15
2022-05-19Health inspection10 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-06-18
F-0584
E · No harm found
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
F-0656
D · No harm found
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
F-0688
D · No harm found
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
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-06-18
F-0802
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2022-06-18
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
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
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-06-18
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-06-18
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2022-06-18
2025-01-09Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0325
E · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2025-01-14
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-29
2024-02-01Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-14
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-14
K-0711
D · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-03-14
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-14
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-14
2022-05-19Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-06-23
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-06-23
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-06-23
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-06-23
K-0521
D · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-06-23
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-06-23
K-0912
D · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2022-06-23
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-06-23
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2022-06-23
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-06-23
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555630.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in California.
Inspection citations, 3 years
59
More than 40% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 65
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.1
Higher than 33% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
31%
Higher than 34% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 13 and worse on 2. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased5.2%10.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight1.6%4.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.4%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms4.2%7.6%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.3%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.7%1.6%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%98.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened4.5%8.9%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication11.4%13.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%97.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers0.8%4.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.8%9.8%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication7.3%12.3%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.362.211.81Near state average
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.981.501.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.5%94.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.3%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.4%93.1%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission21.7%22.6%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit18.4%11.1%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0803 2 inspections. 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.
  • K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • F-0584 2 inspections. 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.
  • F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

What its owners also hold

  • Jacaranda Healthcare Group Llc has an ownership stake on file at 14 nursing homes, averaging 2.8 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

  • Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
  • File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr, about 0.4 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Nmc San Diego, about 2.3 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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