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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 346 nursing homes in CA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1646
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #483 / 1492
+14%
6.62
Facility 6.62
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #4 / 289
+3%+57%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #21 / 291
5.3
Facility 5.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #217 / 291
-437- 45 Congregational Homes
$5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #250 / 260
$18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #11 / 260
306%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 306%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #2 / 260
55016
Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center
NH
SNF
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village)
224
Facility 224
CA AVG 104
Rank #116 / 1646
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #460 / 1492
+15%
5.00
Facility 5.00
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #34 / 289
0%+18%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #9 / 291
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #141 / 291
-190A+
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 59
Rank #43 / 2058
Paula Digerness
$6.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #246 / 260
$8.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #138 / 260
128.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 128.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #7 / 260
56496
Vi at La Jolla Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1646
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #947 / 1492
-6%
5.26
Facility 5.26
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #19 / 289
+43%+25%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #732 / 1475
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #19 / 291
2.1
Facility 2.1
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #8 / 291
-543-
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 59
Rank #218 / 2058
Cc-La Jolla, Inc
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #188 / 260
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #91 / 260
91.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 91.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #18 / 260
555793
Vi at Palo Alto
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1646
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #851 / 1492
-1%
5.11
Facility 5.11
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #30 / 289
+28%+21%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1475
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #28 / 291
3.0
Facility 3.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #54 / 291
1640-
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
Rank #416 / 2058
Cary Maslow
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #117 / 260
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #73 / 260
70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #32 / 260
555835
The Reutlinger Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1646
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #1093 / 1492
-12%
5.32
Facility 5.32
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #19 / 289
-17%+26%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #649 / 1475
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #23 / 291
3.4
Facility 3.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #90 / 291
-78A+
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 59
Rank #1717 / 2058
The Reutlinger Community
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #53 / 260
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #53 / 260
54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #117 / 260
55534
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 104
Rank #31 / 1646
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #453 / 1492
+15%
4.42
Facility 4.42
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #85 / 289
-5%+5%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1475
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #107 / 291
5.3
Facility 5.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #217 / 291
-323- 50 Covenant Living West
$11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #174 / 260
$6.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #184 / 260
55.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 55.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #109 / 260
555762
OakView Health Center
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1057 / 1646
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #685 / 1492
+7%
5.21
Facility 5.21
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #23 / 289
-69%+24%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #521 / 1475
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #2 / 291
1.5
Facility 1.5
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #2 / 291
-50A+
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 59
Rank #1844 / 2058
Bouchard Family Revocable Trust
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #121 / 260
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #127 / 260
56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #99 / 260
555857
Canterbury Woods
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1646
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #865 / 1492
-2%
6.30
Facility 6.30
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #7 / 289
+10%+49%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1475
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #72 / 291
8.7
Facility 8.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #282 / 291
-138A+
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 59
Rank #383 / 2058
Shaida Behnam
$3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #259 / 260
$5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #199 / 260
176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #5 / 260
55303
Ridgeview Health Center
NH
AL
MC
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1013 / 1646
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #449 / 1492
+15%
5.54
Facility 5.54
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #15 / 289
-21%+31%
$33.2k
Facility $33.2k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #232 / 294
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #349 / 1475
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #23 / 291
2.8
Facility 2.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #43 / 291
-58-
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 59
Rank #1944 / 2058
Crestview Hc LLC---555928
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 104
Rank #9 / 1646
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #1230 / 1492
-23%
5.21
Facility 5.21
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #23 / 289
+27%+23%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #563 / 1475
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #107 / 291
4.6
Facility 4.6
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #180 / 291
1373A+ 57 Humangood Fresno
$33.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $33.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #11 / 260
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #32 / 260
40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #251 / 260
55846
Mission Terrace
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
138
Facility 138
CA AVG 104
Rank #445 / 1646
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #261 / 1492
+26%
4.15
Facility 4.15
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #131 / 289
-60%-2%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
-
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #17 / 291
1.4
Facility 1.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #1 / 291
-129- 62 Evelina Murphy
$19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #65 / 260
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #68 / 260
54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #122 / 260
55991
Oak Ridge Healthcare Center
NH
MC
SNF
Roseville (Sierra Gardens)
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 104
Rank #1025 / 1646
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #229 / 1492
+28%
4.35
Facility 4.35
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #99 / 289
-46%+3%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
-
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #38 / 291
3.5
Facility 3.5
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #97 / 291
-63-
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 59
Rank #509 / 2058
Jason Pollock
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #182 / 260
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #201 / 260
50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #170 / 260
55491
Webster House
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 104
Rank #1116 / 1646
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #324 / 1492
+23%
4.93
Facility 4.93
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #42 / 289
+21%+17%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #53 / 291
5.8
Facility 5.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #239 / 291
-49-
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 59
Rank #171 / 2058
Elvyra Abare
$10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #198 / 260
$7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #145 / 260
76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #22 / 260
555156
O‘Connor Woods
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 104
Rank #23 / 1646
--
4.69
Facility 4.69
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #53 / 289
+42%+11%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #159 / 291
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #141 / 291
-95-
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 59
Rank #1824 / 2058
O'connor Woods Housing Corp
$34.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $34.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #7 / 260
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #19 / 260
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #233 / 260
555713
University Retirement Community
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 104
Rank #22 / 1646
--
4.76
Facility 4.76
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #44 / 289
+82%+13%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1475
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #28 / 291
3.6
Facility 3.6
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #104 / 291
150- 54 Lois Cross
$10.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #192 / 260
$12.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #38 / 260
122.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 122.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #11 / 260
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Overview of Pleasant Hill Post Acute

Conveniently situated in the beautiful setting of Pleasant Hill, CA, Pleasant Hill Post Acute is an esteemed community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A kind and well-trained team strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences with exceptional care and dedicated assistance 24/7. With a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to feel at ease and enjoy every moment of their golden years.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is also conducted to ensure residents thrive and gain meaningful experiences. Residents here have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Families are also encouraged to visit to ease residents’ loneliness and ensure they’re well-informed about their loved ones’ conditions. The community is ideal for those seeking exceptional care to begin their healing journey, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Heritage Gardens

Set in the neighborhood of Loma Linda, CA, Heritage Gardens is a classic senior living community, offering excellent assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The community features 110 units of carefully designed private and semi-private accommodations to provide residents a comfortable living environment that encourages a restful living environment. With a dependable care team available round-the-clock, residents are guaranteed to enjoy the care and support they need to maintain their overall well-being.

Offering access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services, the community guarantees residents have the tools they need to maintain their strength, mobility, and functionality. Most of the residents’ chores are also handled to give residents the freedom to do the things they love. Various activities and amenities are also available to help residents maintain an active lifestyle.

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Overview of Mercy Retirement and Care Center

Mercy Retirement and Care Center, with a rich history dating back to 1872, is a trusted community offering a spectrum of services, including assisted living apartments, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Renowned for its commitment to compassion and excellence, this award-winning center guarantees maintenance-free living and long-term health care. They prioritize building personal relationships with residents, creating a secure environment that enhances the overall well-being of seniors and their families.
Beyond the assurance of top-notch care, Mercy Retirement and Care Center provides homelike amenities, restaurant-quality dining, and engaging activities. The community’s vibrant spaces, adorned with panoramic views of the Oakland hills and San Francisco Bay, offer an elevated living experience. Residents can choose from private deluxe and dual studio apartments, emphasizing the center’s dedication to creating a residential assisted living atmosphere that truly prioritizes the comfort and satisfaction of senior living.

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Overview of Palazzo Post Acute

Palazzo Post Acute is a top-rated community in Los Angeles, CA, offering nursing care and rehabilitation. Residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and well-trained team helping with their healthcare needs. The community also accepts Medicare and Medicaid to ease financial burdens.

To enhance residents’ living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted that highlight their interests and capabilities. Pain management, diabetic care, and wound care are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community also provides physical, occupational therapy, and medical equipment for residents’ convenience. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s nurturing and inviting environment.

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Overview of Crystal Ridge Care Center

Crystal Ridge Care Center, located in the heart of Grass Valley, CA, is an ideal retreat for retirement living. Nestled in a peaceful residential area, this community offers a tranquil setting perfect for relaxation. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments designed to accommodate different preferences and budgets. With independent living options, this vibrant community provides a comfortable and enriching place to call home. Its convenient location near markets, restaurants, and shopping centers allows residents to enjoy both peace and accessibility.

A standout feature of this unique community is its wide range of wellness programs, which cater to residents’ physical, emotional, and mental health needs. These offerings ensure each individual receives personalized care in a nurturing environment. With exceptional services, residents of Crystal Ridge Care Center can embrace a fulfilling and vibrant lifestyle.

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Overview of Woodside Healthcare Center

Woodside Healthcare Center runs 58 beds in Sacramento’s Arden-Arcade neighborhood, and it’s been there for 23 years. Occupancy sits at 94.8%, about as full as a facility gets, with the average resident staying around 50 days. Getting around the neighborhood is actually easy here. The Walk Score comes in at 78, very walkable, which isn’t the norm for facilities like this.

Twenty-four-hour nursing care, IV therapy, wound management, restorative nursing, pain management, hospice and respite care, it’s a fairly complete list for people recovering from something serious or managing a long-term condition. There’s also dedicated post-hospitalization support for residents coming straight from a hospital stay, and a full-time dietitian handles nutritional counseling rather than leaving that to general staff.

On the day-to-day side, there’s a beauty and barber shop on-site, plus programming built around life enrichment and entertainment. Spiritual support and family support services round out what’s available. Staffing breaks down specifically: registered nurses put in about 38 minutes per resident daily, LPNs add an hour and ten minutes, and nurse aides contribute roughly two hours and 38 minutes. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted, so the payment side isn’t a narrow path.

Woodside Healthcare Center is busy in a good way; it’s a well-occupied nursing home built around genuine clinical depth, wound care, hospice, post-hospitalization recovery, backed by a staffing structure and location that actually support day-to-day accessibility.

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Overview of Extended Care Hospital of Riverside

Ideally set in the harmonious neighborhood of Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA, Extended Care Hospital of Riverside is a unique community that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Dedicated to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community provides 24/7 care and assistance to meet their special needs and preferences. As a 99-bed skilled care home, the community strives to provide the utmost attention for Here, residents enjoy the finest quality of life with its warm and welcoming environment.

Enrich your retirement with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs for their leisure and wellness. The community also assists residents and families with their social needs to ensure a smooth transition from planning to discharge. Make the most out of your best years with the community taking care of your healthcare and personal needs.

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Overview of Oxnard Manor Healthcare Center

Oxnard Manor Healthcare Center is a dedicated community in the harmonious neighborhood of Oxnard, CA, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community is dedicated to accommodating up to 82 residents with its cozy and specially designed accommodations, alongside top-tier care and support tailored to their needs. With comprehensive care from a compassionate and highly skilled team available 24/7, residents can ease their worries.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a variety of fun activities and engaging events for their leisure and wellness. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and nutritious meals are served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and social services are also available for residents’ convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking a wide range of care for their needs, especially with its beautifully designed amenities.

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Overview of Arroyo Vista Nursing Center

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center in San Diego, California is a welcoming and lively community that provides exceptional care to its residents. Cleanliness is a top priority at Arroyo Vista Nursing Center, as it plays a vital role in the residents’ overall health and well-being. The team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapy assistants, speech pathologists, and other skilled professionals. Rehab therapists work on-site, allowing them to develop meaningful relationships with the residents. 
They feature a state-of-the-art therapy gym, where highly skilled therapists utilize both cutting-edge technology and hands-on techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for the residents. The facility also boasts outdoor spaces, including a lovely patio area, that provides a serene and lush environment to relax and unwind. The dining room is filled with natural light and the interior is adorned with beautiful artwork, creating an ambiance of comfort and elegance.

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Overview of Claremont Care Center

Claremont Care Center, Pomona, California’s premier location for nursing care, is committed to providing a welcoming environment where residents can regain strength, mobility, and a sense of home. The dedicated staff collaborates with individuals, families, and healthcare providers to develop personalized care and treatment plans. The facility prioritizes the art of caring, offering skilled nursing services with a focus on comfort, safety, and therapeutic support. Claremont Care Center’s vision is to be a center of excellence in the field of nursing homes. 

The state-of-the-art in-house therapy at Claremont Care Center utilizes modern techniques and hands-on approaches for tailored short and long-term rehabilitation. With a commitment to ensuring guests feel valued and cared for, the facility provides a range of activities and excursions to keep residents active and engaged. The monthly activity calendar offers diverse options, fostering a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle for all individuals at Claremont Care Center.

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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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

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 346 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.