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Overview of Paradise Valley Estates

Paradise Valley Estates is a continuing care retirement community in Fairfield, California, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is secured and supervised, and skilled nursing has licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without leaving the community. Paradise Valley Estates has 743 beds, so residents share the setting with more residents and staff and usually have access to more programming. The community opened in 1997.

One-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options include a single private space or a layout that can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Programs include Health & Wellness, Enhanced Assisted Living, and short-term rehabilitation, which provides a temporary, recovery-focused stay. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options are Medicare and private pay: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Shannon Stack serves as administrator, and Northern California Retired Officers Community operates Paradise Valley Estates.

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Overview of Freedom Village Health Care Center

Freedom Village Health Care Center is a top-rated nursing home in Lake Forest, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Featuring private and semi-private rooms in a clean and welcoming setting, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. 24-hour care, chef-prepared meals, transportation to medical appointments, and therapies are among the exceptional services provided, so residents can focus on rehabilitation and recovery. Through a comprehensive coordinated care, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to their needs and preferences.

Social events, light physical activities, and a variety of recreational programs encourage residents to live actively and make friends. A beauty salon & barber shop, and a beautiful outdoor fountain patio are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Set near restaurants, shops, and bus stops in Lake Forest, the community guarantees quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.

Starting Price $112,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of A Grace Subacute & Skilled Care

A Grace Subacute & Skilled Care, in the Castlemont neighborhood of San Jose, CA, provides skilled nursing and nursing home care. A named program, 24 hour License Nurse Care, means licensed nursing here is always available. That service suits someone in need of continuous care and nursing attention. Rehabilitation is also available through a stay here. There are 166 beds, and the nursing record shows 3 hours and 43 minutes per resident, per day, on average.

Physician Services, rehabilitation services, Dietary Services, and Social & Recreational Services are all listed. Rehabilitation here means therapy is accessible, while the social and recreational side organizes activities in the building. Two payment routes are accepted, Medicare and private pay.

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Overview of Ridgeview Health Center

Ridgeview Health Center is a peaceful sanctuary where residents can receive personalized care, including assisted living, memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The center is dedicated to providing unfaltering attention to the wellness of its elderly residents, through their distinctive floor plans and emergency response available 24/7. They boast full-time wellness nurses and highly trained caregivers, equipped with advanced medication technologies. They place a great deal of importance on the residents’ independence and personal choices, ensuring that each individual has the freedom to live their life the way they choose.
This home also offers a salon and barber, scenic drives, shopping trips, and spiritual wellness options such as bible studies and church services. Residents can enjoy their meals while maintaining their health goals as the center offers options to satisfy their palate while being healthy. They provide a myriad of avenues for residents to enjoy various activities as well, such as Wheel of Fortune, bingo and card games, themed and holiday events, live music performances, craft and ceramics classes, painting workshops, museum visits, and so much more.

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Overview of Ocean View Post-Acute

Ocean View Post-Acute provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Escondido, CA. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the home may suit a person whose needs require ongoing clinical support. The 120-bed home has 3 hours and 27 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident each day, representing that amount of daily nursing time for each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. The home may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing clinical support and whose family is considering one of these payment options.

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Overview of Jacob Health Care Center

Jacob Health Care Center provides skilled nursing and physical rehabilitation services in San Diego, California. Specialty programs accommodate clinical requirements such as wound care and sub-acute care, combining physical recovery efforts with regular nursing assistance.

Operating under administrator Joseph Cruz and Utah Lake Holdings, this 40-bed facility offers a setting where care teams interact closely with residents. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident. Amenities include an outdoor patio, landscaped courtyards, and a barber salon. Payment options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Interested individuals can get in touch with Jacob Health Care Center to check current room availability, discuss insurance coverage, or arrange a private tour.

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Overview of Bayshire Torrey Pines

Bayshire Torrey Pines offers five types of care in San Diego, California. These include independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. A licensed nurse is available at all times because skilled nursing is part of the services offered.

Residents in independent living live in private homes. They can use community services and do not receive daily personal care. In assisted living staff help with bathing, dressing and medication. The resident still keeps their apartment to themselves.

For residents with dementia who may wander, memory care offers supervision within a space. The different care levels are all part of the community. This means a person can move up to a higher level of care without changing address.

Respite stays are also available. This gives family members who usually provide care a break or time to recover.

Each resident gets an average of three hours and 33 minutes of nursing care per day across the 125 beds. A pet is allowed when someone moves in. The cost can be covered by Medicare or paid privately.

The area is very walkable, scoring 81 on Walk Score. That means people who no longer drive can still do errands on foot. Jeremy Danenhauer is the administrator. The operator is Hartfield Care LLC. On-site, there is a salon and a garden.

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Overview of Ararat Gardens

Ararat Gardens offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care in Glendale, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so multiple care levels are available in one community as a resident’s needs grow. Ararat Gardens may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 175 beds, placing it in a larger setting with more residents and staff. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, and cottages. A two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together, while a studio provides a single private space. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands-on nurse time allocated per resident.

A Walk Score of 86 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Fitness classes, educational workshops, arts and crafts, social gatherings, and movie nights give residents scheduled activities. The library offers another on-site place to read or spend time, and pets are allowed. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for skilled care, longer-term care when savings may not cover the stay, or direct payment. Varsenik Keshishyan serves as administrator, and Ararat Home Of Los Angeles operates the community.

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Overview of Community Care on Palm

Experience genuine care with Community Care on Palm, a compassionate community in Riverside, CA that offers an array of rehabilitative services. The community helps residents recover successfully with the help of their professional therapists trained in physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Residents are well-cared for with access to 24/7 skilled nursing services and individualized care plans tailored to their preferences and needs.

Those looking for short-term stays can access the community’s respite care and adult day care program designed to offer companionship and relief for family caregivers. Living spaces here are designed to provide both comfort and opportunities for meaningful social interactions. With its round-the-clock care and customized services, the community warrants an effective delivery of care amidst a safe and nurturing environment.

Starting Price $10,500/Month Info Pricing updated on May 20th, 2026

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Hillcrest Care

4280 Cypress Dr, Arrowhead Farms, CA 92407
Overview of Hillcrest Care

Angelita Perez administers Hillcrest Care, a six-bed continuing care community situated in Arrowhead Farms, California. The property spans independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. Residents transition smoothly between independent quarters and hands-on assistance as physical needs evolve, keeping familiar routines intact. Housing layouts feature standalone cottages and one-bedroom apartments, and companion animals are welcome to join their owners.

Direct daily nursing time averages 4 hours and 45 minutes per resident. Amenities incorporate a swimming pool, a beauty salon, and dedicated rehabilitation therapies, which reduces the need for outside appointments. Financial plans encompass private financing alongside Medicare and Medicaid for qualifying stays.

Prospective residents considering long-term care or short-term respite can contact Hillcrest Care to tour the cottages.

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Nursing Homes in California at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.2/ 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: 3.4/ 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