Evil Incarnate Charles Manson, 83, was rushed to a Bakersfield hospital three days ago – escorted by five uniformed cops –  and has been treated for various ailments, although sources familiar with his situation tell TMZ, “it’s not going to get any better for him.”

Our sources say Manson’s health has been steadily deteriorating and, as it was put to us, “It’s just a matter of time.”

Manson had serious health issues back in January as well, when he was hospitalized for severe intestinal bleeding and needed surgery to repair a lesion … but was deemed too weak by doctors and sent back to prison.

I feel like we’ve been down the road a number of time and the bitch never dies. Still.. it’s bound to happen sooner or later so let the countdown begin….