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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.
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.
Recognized as Santa Ana’s foremost location for short-term rehabilitation, The Hills Post Acute is a senior community committed to service excellence, ensuring a stay that is both comfortable and conducive to therapeutic healing. Staying at the forefront of their field through ongoing education, physical and occupational therapists leverage the latest research to enhance balance and mitigate fall risks. They employ a broad spectrum of therapeutic modalities and a comprehensive therapy program encompassing strengthening, balance training, pain management, wound care, urinary incontinence solutions, and expanding patients’ range of motion.
The rehabilitation journey at The Hills Post Acute is characterized by dedication, innovation, and a focus on each individual’s overall health and recovery. Their dedicated and skilled team collaborates closely with each resident, their families, and their healthcare providers. This collaborative effort results in the creation of comprehensive and highly effective care and treatment plans individually tailored to the specific needs of each senior patient.
Ideally situated in the peaceful residential area of Herndon Avenue, Fresno, CA, Horizon Health & Subacute Center is a distinct community that offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, and behavioral health. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their special needs and preferences 24/7. Residents ease their worries knowing a trusted community helps with their daily living activities and household responsibilities.
A full calendar of fun activities and engaging events is conducted so residents can live actively and remain socially engaged. The community also prioritizes residents’ mental wellness, providing mental health programs for recovery. With a wide range of comprehensive care options, residents can rest assured of finding the care they need for their ever-changing needs.
Garden City Healthcare Center is a senior living community that offers skilled nursing services to its residents, and is located in the serene city of Modesto, CA. This nursing home for the elderly provides medication management, 24/7 nursing care, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing up, toileting, transfering, and dining.
The long-term care residents of Garden City Healthcare Center are also provided meals which are prepared with consideration to their specific dietary needs and restrictions. Furthermore, to ensure that the environment is always spotless, as well as free from disease spreading viruses and bacterias, housekeeping, sanitation, and laundry services are also provided.
Brighton Care Center is one of Pasadena’s nursing facilities providing skilled nursing services to its residents. They boast of their top quality 24/7 skilled nursing care, ensuring that residents receive both medical care and assistance with daily living activities. Furthermore, medication management, and coordination with other healthcare providers and transportation services are offered for scheduled medical appointments, ensuring that residents medical needs are well met. Brighton values the role of food in keeping a healthy body; providing the residents with quality meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. They also offer housekeeping and laundry services to keep the residents’ environment clean and sanitized, as well as make their stay comfortable.
Perfectly set in the serene neighborhood of El Cajon, CA, Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community strives to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations with top-notch care and assistance from a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals 24/7. Seniors enjoy a worry-free lifestyle knowing a trusted community has their backs.
Featuring a wide array of incredible amenities, the community encourages residents to interact with their surroundings and live an active lifestyle. Moreover, visiting family and friends can enjoy the refreshing breeze in the community’s beautiful courtyards. Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center goes above and beyond to create a safe place where seniors flourish and live their lives to the fullest.
Pasadena Nursing Center, located in Pasadena, CA, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility providing a range of services from rehabilitation, a variety of therapy services, adult care, psychiatric care, respite care, and skilled nursing services. Their convalescent home provides residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, wound and pain management, medication management and administration assistance, as well as assistance with daily living activities and mobility. This skilled nursing center boasts of their quality care as well as amenities and non-medical related services; from meal provisions to physical fitness programs, the residents are well taken care of until they feel better or good enough to start living independently again.
Enjoy a worry-free retirement at Kennedy Care Center, an exceptional community in Los Angeles, CA, offering nursing care and rehabilitation. The community strives to meet residents’ health care needs, providing top-notch care around the clock. Residents enjoy a hassle-free living with a kind and highly trained team helping with their chores and maintenance.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful and well-balanced dining options are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This Medicare-certified community is a good option for those needing top-notch care, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.
East Bay Post-Acute Healthcare Center is a distinguished community located near several medical and healthcare providers on Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA, that provides nursing care. With top-notch care and assistance around the clock, residents keep peace of mind and gain meaningful experiences in their later years. The community also features an extensive array of amenities and cozy spaces, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.
Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, the community also conducts stimulating programs and engaging events to keep them happy and active. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides complex wound care and hospice services to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. Residents can rest assured of living their golden years without worries, with the community’s comprehensive care and purposely designed amenities.
Del Rosa Villa Post Acute, located in San Bernardino, CA, is a CMS 5-star rated skilled nursing facility that offers high quality care and medical services to its residents. Their 99 bed facility provides the residents with 24/7 medical care that is personalized depending on the residents’ needs. Their services include skilled nursing care, rehabilitative care, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as nutrition services among others.
Del Rosa Villa also values the residents’ need for socialization and entertainment, providing stimulating activities that help boost their cognitive and physical functioning, and promote overall fitness. They also take care of the residents safety within the facility, through assistance with daily living activities as needed, as well as regular housekeeping and laundry, for sanitation and health security.
Located in Santa Rosa, California, Santa Rosa Post-Acute is a comprehensive healthcare facility offering a range of services, including nursing care, rehabilitation, and wound care. In addition to providing respite stays and hospice care, the facility distinguishes itself through a variety of social activities that contribute to a vibrant senior living experience.
Santa Rosa Post-Acute is backed by an exceptional team of professionals dedicated to bringing the comforts of home to its residents. With an on-site medical director overseeing and enhancing medical services, the facility prioritizes individualized resident care plans and treatments. The comprehensive offerings extend to laboratory testing, x-rays, a registered dietitian on staff, and available transportation services. Specialized care includes Alzheimer’s care, complemented by a robust restorative nursing program. This capable team ensures a wide range of healthcare services for seniors, aligning with nursing home requirements and fostering a supportive and enriching senior living environment.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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.
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