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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| OakView Health Center | NH AL MC | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#702 / 1537 | -6% | 5.21
Facility
5.21
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#31 / 354 | -69% | +24% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#4 / 361 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#2 / 361 | - | 43 | A+ |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | Bouchard Family Revocable Trust | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#210 / 355 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#164 / 355 | 56.8%
Facility
56.8%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#82 / 355 | 555857 | ||||
| Bayshire Carlsbad | NH AL IL MC | Carlsbad (Palamai) | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
103
Rank
#526 / 1657 |
93.6%
Facility
93.6%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#225 / 1537 | +11% | 3.24
Facility
3.24
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#336 / 354 | +54% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#86 / 361 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#196 / 361 | - | 117 | A+ |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1088 / 2092 | Skilled Camino LLC | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#263 / 355 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#285 / 355 | 39.7%
Facility
39.7%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#201 / 355 | 555745 | ||||
| The Reutlinger Community | NH AL IL MC | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#561 / 1657 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1121 / 1537 | -23% | 5.32
Facility
5.32
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#27 / 354 | -17% | +26% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#26 / 361 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#107 / 361 | - | 78 | A+ |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1720 / 2092 | The Reutlinger Community | $21.7M
Facility
$21.7M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#123 / 355 | $11.8M
Facility
$11.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#45 / 355 | 54.6%
Facility
54.6%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#48 / 355 | 55534 | ||||
| Heritage Gardens | NH AL HC IL NC RC | Loma Linda | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1051 / 1657 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#437 / 1537 | +1% | 4.44
Facility
4.44
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#105 / 354 | -14% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1079 / 1401 | 45
Facility
45
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#204 / 361 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#152 / 361 | 1 | 55 | A+ |
47
Facility
47
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1422 / 2092 | Cotton Family Revocable Trust | $12.3M
Facility
$12.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#241 / 355 | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#235 / 355 | 51%
Facility
51%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#150 / 355 | 55183 | ||||
| Highland Palms Healthcare Center | NH | Highland (Cypress) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
93.2%
Facility
93.2%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#238 / 1537 | +10% | 3.17
Facility
3.17
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#336 / 354 | -45% | -25% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#136 / 361 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#135 / 361 | - | 90 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | Sivakami Sivapalan | $18.5M
Facility
$18.5M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#85 / 355 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#187 / 355 | 44.2%
Facility
44.2%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#338 / 355 | 56024 | ||||
| Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton | NH HC RC | Fullerton (Sunny Hills) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#221 / 1537 | +18% | 4.38
Facility
4.38
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#105 / 354 | +61% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#118 / 361 | 7.8
Facility
7.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#342 / 361 | - | 182 | A+ |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1345 / 2092 | - | $11.0M
Facility
$11.0M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#225 / 355 | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#212 / 355 | 61%
Facility
61%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#127 / 355 | 56151 | ||||
| Bayshire Rancho Mirage | NH AL IL MC | Rancho Mirage | 135
Facility
135
CA AVG
103
Rank
#462 / 1657 |
83.7%
Facility
83.7%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#497 / 1537 | -1% | 3.17
Facility
3.17
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#336 / 354 | -51% | -25% | $15.5k
Facility
$15.5k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#260 / 362 | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
81
Rank
#973 / 1401 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#164 / 361 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#90 / 361 | - | 113 | A+ |
23
Facility
23
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1811 / 2092 | Skilled Mirage LLC | $10.6M
Facility
$10.6M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#256 / 355 | $4.7M
Facility
$4.7M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#294 / 355 | 44.1%
Facility
44.1%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#244 / 355 | 555775 | ||||
| Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center | NH MC RC | Concord (Adobe Street) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
67.8%
Facility
67.8%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1010 / 1537 | -20% | 5.01
Facility
5.01
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#44 / 354 | -37% | +19% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#33 / 361 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#210 / 361 | - | 81 | A+ |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | Gianelle Kaliangara | $10.5M
Facility
$10.5M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#259 / 355 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#160 / 355 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#14 / 355 | 56260 | ||||
| Canterbury Woods | NH AL IL | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1657 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#889 / 1537 | -14% | 6.30
Facility
6.30
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#10 / 354 | +10% | +49% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#86 / 361 | 8.7
Facility
8.7
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#347 / 361 | - | 138 | A+ |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2092 | Shaida Behnam | $3.2M
Facility
$3.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#179 / 355 | $5.7M
Facility
$5.7M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#255 / 355 | 176.7%
Facility
176.7%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#305 / 355 | 55303 | ||||
| Palm Terrace Care Center | NH NC | Riverside (La Sierra Hills) | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
103
Rank
#998 / 1657 |
88.1%
Facility
88.1%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#374 / 1537 | +4% | 3.75
Facility
3.75
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#245 / 354 | -9% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#86 / 361 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#196 / 361 | - | 66 | A |
18
Facility
18
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1874 / 2092 | - | $14.2M
Facility
$14.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#237 / 355 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#223 / 355 | 49.6%
Facility
49.6%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#141 / 355 | 555365 | ||||
| Arlington Gardens Care Center | NH NC | Riverside (La Sierra) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
99.0%
Facility
99.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#156 / 1537 | +17% | 3.01
Facility
3.01
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#351 / 354 | -35% | -29% | $8.3k
Facility
$8.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#230 / 362 | - | 62
Facility
62
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#277 / 361 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#33 / 361 | 1 | 96 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#642 / 2092 | Sivaraman Gounder | $24.2M
Facility
$24.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#53 / 355 | $10.9M
Facility
$10.9M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#103 / 355 | 44.8%
Facility
44.8%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#323 / 355 | 56485 | ||||
| Grand Park Convalescent Hospital | NH | Los Angeles (Westlake) | 151
Facility
151
CA AVG
103
Rank
#339 / 1657 |
87.3%
Facility
87.3%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#401 / 1537 | +3% | - | -20% | - | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#148 / 361 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#169 / 361 | - | 145 | A+ |
97
Facility
97
CA AVG
57
Rank
#29 / 2092 | Barry Kohn | $18.9M
Facility
$18.9M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#43 / 355 | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#82 / 355 | 55.1%
Facility
55.1%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#318 / 355 | 56244 | ||||
| Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC NC RC | Rancho Mirage (Vista Del Sol) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
88.7%
Facility
88.7%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#360 / 1537 | +5% | 4.19
Facility
4.19
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#138 / 354 | -28% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 46
Facility
46
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#210 / 361 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#90 / 361 | - | 100 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1584 / 2092 | - | $14.5M
Facility
$14.5M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#193 / 355 | $7.9M
Facility
$7.9M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#167 / 355 | 54.3%
Facility
54.3%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#122 / 355 | 555247 | ||||
| Riverwalk Post Acute | NH HC | Riverside (Arlington) | 146
Facility
146
CA AVG
103
Rank
#385 / 1657 | - | - | 3.41
Facility
3.41
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#316 / 354 | -47% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 58
Facility
58
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#263 / 361 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#25 / 361 | - | 6 | A+ |
70
Facility
70
CA AVG
57
Rank
#740 / 2092 | Calvin Patel | $23.4M
Facility
$23.4M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#44 / 355 | $11.9M
Facility
$11.9M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#76 / 355 | 51%
Facility
51%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#307 / 355 | 555017 | ||||
| St. Paul’s Towers | NH AL HC IL MC | Oakland (Adams Point) | 320
Facility
320
CA AVG
103
Rank
#51 / 1657 |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#839 / 1537 | -12% | 4.65
Facility
4.65
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#69 / 354 | -12% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#40 / 361 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#320 / 361 | - | 239 | A |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | Front Porch Communities And Services | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#38 / 355 | $9.6M
Facility
$9.6M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#111 / 355 | 160%
Facility
160%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#335 / 355 | 55156 |
An award-winning senior living community in Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA, Glenbrook Health Center offers comprehensive care services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Spend your golden years receiving the utmost care and support from a respectful and highly skilled team available around the clock. The community goes above and beyond to ensure seniors are comfortable and safe within its purposely designed amenities.
Featuring a meticulously curated life enrichment program, the community ensures residents have time to do the things they love and learn various experiences. Enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals that satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. Glenbrook Health Center is a haven for seniors looking for assistance to enjoy a blissful retirement.
The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care is a 145-bed nursing home in Yuba City, CA, that offers short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, respite services, and restorative therapies, residents receive the utmost attention and care for their needs. The community also strives to provide personalized care plans.
Recreational activities and special events allow residents to learn new things and gain meaningful experiences. Hospice care is also provided, ensuring those with life-limiting conditions can age comfortably. Set in the peaceful residential area of Yuba City, near the highway, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home continuously provides exceptional services for older adults’ well-being.
Ideally located in the beautiful setting of Thousand Oaks, CA, Oakview Health Center is a trusted community that offers assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. A kind and highly trained team strives to provide the highest quality of care and support 24/7 for residents’ needs. With a cozy and nurturing environment, residents ease their worries and feel a sense of belonging.
A carefully curated calendar of life enrichment programs is also conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. There’s no need to worry about mealtimes with delicious and healthy meals catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences served three times daily. The community received a five-star rating from the Center for Medicare Services, proving its exceptional quality.
Enjoy a peaceful time in the idyllic campus of Reata Glen in Las Estrellas Loop, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, and long-term care. The community features sophisticated and naturally lit accommodations to optimize comfort and convenience. With its commitment to improving seniors’ wellness, the community delivers top-notch care and assistance from a kind and highly skilled team.
Residents do not run out of things to do with meticulously curated classes and engaging clubs that highlight their interests and strengths. Eat well and feel your best with healthy and delightful meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Reata Glen is great for a relaxing and active retirement with its campus filled with the perfect combination of serene amenities and a lively environment.
Located in the heart of Santa Ana, California, Town & Country is a distinguished non-profit Life Plan Community tailored to the needs of individuals aged 62 and above. This exceptional community offers various options, including active independent living, comprehensive assisted living, and the renowned five-star-rated skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation care. In 2021, Town & Country proudly introduced a cutting-edge memory care community known as Grace Gardens Memory Care, reflecting its ongoing commitment to providing innovative and compassionate care. One of the community’s standout achievements is being the sole free-standing skilled nursing facility in Orange County to hold a remarkable five-star rating across every category.
Town & Country’s unique identity is deeply rooted in Christian values, evident in its intentions and actions. The community embraces individuals of all faiths, fostering an inclusive environment where respect and support are extended to everyone. Positioned in a highly walkable neighborhood within central Orange County, Town & Country provides a dynamic and vibrant lifestyle within the serene confines of a picturesque garden setting. For nearly half a century, the community has been dedicated to delivering a superior living environment while maintaining exceptional value for its residents. Their dedication to excellence is further acknowledged by prestigious Medicare and the American Health Care Association (AHCA) awards, attesting to Town & Country’s unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care and services.
Located in the heart of Davis, CA, University Retirement Community is a luxury senior living community that offers its residents an extravagant independent living environment. The community provides its residents with stunning and snug accommodations with home maintenance and other household chores taken care of for a carefree living experience. Each residence is equipped with private decks, large windows, full kitchens, and large living and dining areas that foster a comfortable and convenient living environment.
Designed to nurture residents’ overall aspect of well-being, the community also offers an array of wellness initiatives and enriching activities. Residents keep their minds sharp with the community’s excellent range of lifelong learning opportunities that help stimulate their minds and cognitive abilities. Here at University Retirement Community, residents spend less time worrying about the small things, and more time pursuing the things they love.
Between the serene sea and the charm of Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad by the Sea Care Center offers a distinctive care experience, specializing in rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. The center provides 33 accommodations, some featuring captivating ocean views, consistently earning recognition from My InnerView and the National Research Corporation as one of the top 10 percent of skilled nursing centers nationwide. With a dedicated and welcoming staff committed to recuperation and rehabilitation, this San Diego County location ensures residents’ peace of mind.
As an integral part of the award-winning oceanfront Carlsbad By The Sea, this care center prioritizes resident needs, emphasizing personal attention and fostering a genuine sense of family. Round-the-clock professional nursing ensures the well-being of residents, complemented by rehabilitative physical, occupational, and speech therapies for comprehensive medical care. Carlsbad by the Sea Care Center encourages exploration, questions, and personalized guided tours, extending an invitation for individuals, friends, or loved ones. Accepting Medicare A and B along with private payments, the center offers flexible solutions tailored to each individual. The resident-centric approach allows individuals to live on their terms, with gourmet dining choices, complimentary Wi-Fi, and more. A level of care and human connection unfolds best through firsthand experience.
Sunny View in Cupertino stands as a testament to exceptional senior living within the heart of Silicon Valley’s innovation hub. This vibrant community offers a spectrum of living options, from independent living to assisted living and memory care, all within a stunning and meticulously landscaped setting.
With a focus on individual well-being and a dedication to providing personalized care, Sunny View stands as a haven where residents not only receive exceptional support but also thrive in an atmosphere that values connection, vitality, and the spirit of innovation.
Age gracefully with The Sequoias San Francisco, a dedicated community in San Francisco, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents here receive the highest quality of care from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Purposely designed and spacious studio and two-bedroom floor plans are available in a cozy and nurturing environment for residents to feel a sense of belonging.
From fun games to engaging exercises, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged with the community’s unending array of recreational activities and engaging programs. To satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences, delicious and healthy dining options are served for a delightful dining experience. The community is ideal for those seeking a place to spend their golden years, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services.
Focusing on seniors’ wellness, Brookdale Riverwalk located at Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA is an extraordinary continuing care retirement community offering a wide range of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled care. The community provides a selection of spacious and well-designed floor plans including studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, and private, and companion suites.
Experience a better quality of life with Brookdale Riverwalk’s dedicated and compassionate community. The community promotes an active and engaged lifestyle, conducting fun activities and wellness programs. Brookdale Riverwalk promises to deliver the highest quality of life that befits its residents, providing them with an environment where they can thrive confidently. Delight with delectable and nutritious meals served to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and to promote socialization. Brookdale Riverwalk provides fabulous amenities including a library, a game room, a therapy room, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, an outdoor pool, and walking paths, for its residents’ leisure and wellness.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in California
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?
Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does California Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 345 nursing homes in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in California?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in California, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in California?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.













