Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
NATIONAL CITY, CA · 98 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number 055975 · first certified September 1968
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
26 citations — more than 74% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
5 of the 26 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 26 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 26 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2023 | 12 |
| November 21, 2024 | 7 |
| February 12, 2026 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-02-12 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2026-02-12 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 2 | 2026-02-12 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-02-12 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2024-11-21 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 1 | 2023-10-12 |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | 1 | 2023-10-12 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2024-11-21 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 11
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 11 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 12, 2026 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
| K-0232 | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 24, 2026) |
| K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
| K-0400 | Meet fire sprinkler requirement for tall buildings. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 5, 2026) |
November 21, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
October 12, 2023 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.