Hilldale Habilitation Center
Nursing Home · La Mesa, CA
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- Nursing Home
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 1 · Nights 1
The city
Living in La Mesa, CA
La Mesa, known as the "Jewel of the Hills," sits just east of San Diego with a relaxed suburban feel, tree-lined streets, and a charming downtown village. Nurses enjoy a sunny climate, easy freeway access to major hospital systems, and Mount Helix trails nearby for unwinding after shifts.
Browse roles in La Mesa- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,049/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $95,028/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Hilldale Habilitation Center is a long-term health care facility located at 7979 La Mesa Boulevard in La Mesa, California 91942. The facility provides 24-hour care for adults ages 18 through 95 who are diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
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More about Hilldale Habilitation Center
It is registered with California's Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and is listed in the La Mesa Village Association directory. The facility also appears on Nursa's healthcare staffing platform under facility code 05G0, indicating it engages with per-diem nursing staff. The center's primary mission is supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in developing basic living and social skills, with the overarching goal of integrating them into the community. Nursing and care staff responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation, as well as providing companionship, emotional support, and mobility assistance. The work involves significant physical demands including heavy lifting and patient transfers. Team meetings and care planning discussions are part of the collaborative care model.
The organization's stated mission centers on supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in developing basic living and social skills, with the primary goal of integrating them into the community. The facility emphasizes compassionate, dedicated caregiving aimed at improving quality of life for residents.
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What to consider
Glassdoor results returned in the search were for unrelated facilities (Elite Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, California Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Children's Habilitation Center) and do not pertain to Hilldale.
The good
- Meaningful work supporting adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Focus on community integration and developing residents' living and social skills
- Collaborative team environment with care planning discussions
- Opportunity to build long-term relationships with residents through companionship and emotional support
- Comprehensive hands-on caregiving experience in a long-term care setting
The hard parts
- Significant physical demands including heavy lifting and patient transfers
- Caring for a broad age range (18-95) with complex developmental and intellectual disability needs
- 24-hour care facility may require shift work including nights and weekends
- Limited publicly available information about compensation, benefits, and career advancement
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- Aug 16, 2026
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