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Nursing homes in National City, CA
5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in National City. San Diego County overall has 83 certified facilities (county average rating 4/5). Across the 5 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 4.2/5, against 3.15/5 across the 1,149 rated facilities elsewhere in California.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In National City
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | National City | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | 3/5 | $10,188 | 99 | |
| Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | National City | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | 4/5 | $297,367 | 104 | |
| Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium | National City | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | 3/5 | — | 98 | |
| National City Post Acute | National City | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | $15,652 | 98 | |
| Paradise Valley Health Care | National City | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | 3/5 | $10,036 | 86 |
What to check in National City
These figures cover the 5 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 5 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 5 of these 5. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 0 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it.
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 5 of 5 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 3.60 | 3.13 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | 5.14 | 4.30 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium | 6.29 | 5.73 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| National City Post Acute | 3.52 | 3.18 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Paradise Valley Health Care | 3.25 | 2.92 | Nov 21, 2024 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reo Vista Healthcare Center | 1.4 mi | San Diego, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| South Bay Post Acute Care | 1.8 mi | Chula Vista, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Brighton Place San Diego | 2.5 mi | San Diego, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Golden Hill Post Acute | 2.9 mi | San Diego, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Arroyo Vista Nursing Center | 3.7 mi | San Diego, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| University Care Center | 4.4 mi | San Diego, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Villa Coronado D/P SNF | 4.5 mi | Coronado, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Jacob Healthcare Center | 4.6 mi | San Diego, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Bella Vista Health Center | 4.6 mi | Lemon Grove, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista | 5.0 mi | Chula Vista, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF | 5.6 mi | Chula Vista, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the National City area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.