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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 345 nursing homes in California using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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

Compare Nursing Homes around California

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

246 facilities compared · CMS & CA Dept. of Health data

OakView Health Center
NH
AL
MC
SNF
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
-43A+
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1846 / 2092
Bouchard Family Revocable Trust
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #210 / 355
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #164 / 355
56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #82 / 355
555857
The Reutlinger Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
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
-78A+
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1720 / 2092
The Reutlinger Community
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #123 / 355
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #45 / 355
54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #48 / 355
55534
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #16 / 1657
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #817 / 1537
-11%
6.62
Facility 6.62
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #7 / 354
+3%+57%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #24 / 361
5.3
Facility 5.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #265 / 361
-38-
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1474 / 2092
Congregational Homes
$5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #21 / 355
$18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #13 / 355
306%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 306%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #229 / 355
55016
O‘Connor Woods
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 103
Rank #23 / 1657
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #863 / 1537
-13%
4.69
Facility 4.69
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #69 / 354
+42%+11%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #196 / 361
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #169 / 361
-67-
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1826 / 2092
O'connor Woods Housing Corp
$34.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $34.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #26 / 355
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #18 / 355
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #229 / 355
555713
Vi at La Jolla Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1657
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #974 / 1537
-18%
5.26
Facility 5.26
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #27 / 354
+43%+25%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #22 / 361
2.1
Facility 2.1
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #11 / 361
-543-
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
Cc-La Jolla, Inc
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #5 / 355
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #117 / 355
91.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 91.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #354 / 355
555793
Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
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
-182A+
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1345 / 2092
-
$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #225 / 355
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #212 / 355
61%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #127 / 355
56151
Highland Palms Healthcare Center
NH
SNF
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
-90A+
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
Sivakami Sivapalan
$18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #85 / 355
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #187 / 355
44.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #338 / 355
56024
Canterbury Woods
NH
AL
IL
SNF
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
-138A+
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
Shaida Behnam
$3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #179 / 355
$5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #255 / 355
176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #305 / 355
55303
Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center
NH
SNF
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village)
224
Facility 224
CA AVG 103
Rank #115 / 1657
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #463 / 1537
0%
5.00
Facility 5.00
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #44 / 354
0%+18%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #12 / 361
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #169 / 361
-190A+
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 57
Rank #43 / 2092
Paula Digerness
$6.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #86 / 355
$8.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #158 / 355
128.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 128.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #323 / 355
56496
Webster House
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 103
Rank #1123 / 1657
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #300 / 1537
+7%
4.93
Facility 4.93
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #53 / 354
+21%+17%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #64 / 361
5.8
Facility 5.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #289 / 361
-49-
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2092
Elvyra Abare
$10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #163 / 355
$7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #168 / 355
76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #169 / 355
555156
Pine Creek Care Center
NH
MC
SNF
Roseville (Cirby Side)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1657
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #177 / 1537
+13%
3.65
Facility 3.65
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #245 / 354
-19%-13%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #72 / 361
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #169 / 361
-95B-
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1392 / 2092
Bradley Truhar
$22.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #77 / 355
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #73 / 355
48.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #235 / 355
555801
Vi at Palo Alto
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 103
Rank #1 / 1657
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #875 / 1537
-14%
5.11
Facility 5.11
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #40 / 354
+28%+21%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #33 / 361
3.0
Facility 3.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #65 / 361
1640-
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
Cary Maslow
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #2 / 355
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #65 / 355
70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #355 / 355
555835
Summerfield Healthcare Center
NH
SNF
Santa Rosa
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #1001 / 1657
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #421 / 1537
+2%
3.98
Facility 3.98
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #184 / 354
+29%-6%
$3.1k
Facility $3.1k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #210 / 362
-
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #47 / 361
3.0
Facility 3.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #65 / 361
-53A
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1370 / 2092
Cason Bush
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #287 / 355
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #210 / 355
51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #10 / 355
56364
Ventura Post Acute
NH
HOS
SNF
Ventura
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 103
Rank #998 / 1657
91.2%
Facility 91.2%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #290 / 1537
+8%
4.80
Facility 4.80
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #60 / 354
-34%+14%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #33 / 361
3.0
Facility 3.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #65 / 361
165-
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #888 / 2092
-
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #274 / 355
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #211 / 355
62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #21 / 355
55719
Vista Manor Nursing Center
NH
SNF
San Jose (Alum Rock)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1657
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #802 / 1537
-10%
4.07
Facility 4.07
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #160 / 354
-28%-4%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #72 / 361
4.8
Facility 4.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #232 / 361
-86A+
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 57
Rank #740 / 2092
-
$17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #199 / 355
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #152 / 355
47.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #88 / 355
555483
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Overview of The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg

Strands LLC operates The Villas at Saratoga, a 74-bed skilled nursing and assisted living facility located at 20400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road in Saratoga, California. Ryan Williams serves as the administrator for the building, which stays fairly busy with an 86 percent occupancy rate. Stays average just 63 days, demonstrating that the daily workload is geared heavily toward temporary post-hospital therapy and short-term recovery rather than permanent long-term placements.

The immediate neighborhood provides moderate walkability, meaning visitors can take care of a few errands on foot but will generally need a vehicle to get around town. Indoors, the nurses and aides log an average of 3 hours and 45 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident each day. This round-the-clock staff manages structured physical rehabilitation plans and runs a social program that includes exercise classes, book clubs, shopping trips, and an on-site beauty salon.

Government health inspectors track compliance through standard licensing reviews to confirm that the clinical schedules and therapy records align with regional medical codes. Interested individuals can touch base with the front desk to see which floor plans are currently open, ask about the intake timeline, or pick an upcoming weekday to walk through the building and view the rehabilitation setups.

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Overview of Southland Living

Barry Port owns Southland Living, a 75-bed nursing home that has operated under administrator Victoria Tran on Studebaker Road in Norwalk, California, for 10 years. Southland Management LLC manages the property, which runs at a 94 percent occupancy rate. Stays average just 66 days, indicating that the daily operational focus leans heavily toward short-term post-hospital therapy and recovery rather than long-term stays. To handle treatment and room costs, the business coordinates payments through private funds, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 42 minutes of direct care every day from the on-site clinical team. This hands-on time splits into 3 hours and 13 minutes from nurse aides, 1 hour and 15 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 29 minutes from registered nurses who guide the physical rehabilitation routines.

Outside the building, the neighborhood has a walk score of 86 out of 100, letting visiting families walk to nearby amenities without relying on a vehicle. Government health inspectors evaluate the facility through routine licensing checks to ensure clinical records match local health codes.

Prospective representatives can check on open beds by calling the front office, where they can also request info on intake guidelines or pick a day to look around the rehabilitation areas.

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Overview of Antelope Valley Care Center

Live a worry-free retirement with the idyllic senior living community of Antelope Valley Care Center set in charming Lancaster, CA, focusing on skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With its dedication to improving seniors’ well-being, the community provides a team of kind and well-trained professionals to care for their needs. Cozy and elegant accommodations are also available to ensure seniors’ comfort and convenience.

The community also offers social services to guide residents with their other needs. Moreover, fun activities and enriching events accompany residents as they try out new things and lead meaningful lives. Antelope Valley Care Center is ideally situated near local amenities and healthcare providers, giving residents easy access to their necessities and desires.

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Overview of Providence St. Elizabeth Care Center – North Hollywood

Providence St. Elizabeth Care Center in North Hollywood, CA, is a well-regarded nursing home that offers long-term care and rehabilitation. Promoting a warm and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well during their stay. Residents also experience high-quality services, like 24-hour care, therapy services, and recreational programs. To meet residents’ needs and preferences, the community provides individualized care plans.

Exercises, fun gatherings, and plenty of recreational activities encourage residents to live actively and create meaningful moments. Spacious rooms and thoughtfully curated amenities are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated in the peaceful residential area of North Hollywood, near restaurants and shops, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Noble Care Center

Noble Care Center, located in Stockton, California, is a facility that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. With a compassionate approach to healthcare, Noble Care Center specializes in a range of services, including wound care, restorative nursing, memory care, and diabetes management. Their dedicated team of professionals is well-equipped to provide expert medication management and personalized assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), ensuring residents receive the highest standard of care and support. The facility prides itself on its comprehensive dementia care program, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals facing memory-related challenges.
With 24-hour supervision and a responsive call system, residents at Noble Care Center benefit from round-the-clock support and security. The facility offers 12-16 hour nursing services, providing continuous medical care, including specialized pain management techniques, enhancing the residents’ overall quality of life. In addition to the attentive healthcare services, Noble Care Center also provides essential housekeeping, creating a clean and comfortable living environment. Furthermore, the facility offers hospice and respite services, ensuring that residents and their families have access to comprehensive end-of-life care and temporary relief, emphasizing the facility’s commitment to holistic well-being. Noble Care Center stands as a center with compassion as its main mission, offering a nurturing atmosphere where residents can heal, thrive, and live their lives with dignity and grace.

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Overview of Capistrano Beach Care Center

A distinct senior living community settled in the harmonious neighborhood of Del Rey, Capistrano Beach, CA, Capistrano Beach Care Center provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. With seniors’ comfort and wellness in mind, the community features 93 comfortable and warm accommodations. Keep peace of mind with a team of compassionate and specially trained professionals taking care of your needs and aspirations.

As a Medicare and Medicaid-certified community, Capistrano Beach Care Center strives to ease financial constraints so that seniors can enjoy a better quality of life. Moreover, the community is conveniently located near hospitals, ensuring easy access to medical needs whenever necessary. Capistrano Beach Care Center ensures residents retain their independence while providing the right care and assistance.

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Overview of ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert

ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert, situated in the peaceful city of Palm Desert, CA, blends lively living with exceptional care. Offering independent living, skilled nursing, respite care, and rehabilitation, this community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life with compassionate, individualized support. The team conducts thorough assessments to tailor care to each resident’s specific needs, fostering a warm and supportive environment. Residents can choose from well-designed, comfortable apartments that provide both relaxation and personal space.

The community features top-tier amenities such as fitness centers and stretching classes to encourage wellness and an active lifestyle. Thoughtfully arranged social areas and engaging activities ensure that every day is filled with meaningful experiences and happiness. Every aspect of ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert is designed to inspire, uplift, and celebrate the joy of life.

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Overview of Novato Healthcare Center

Experience the welcoming atmosphere of Novato Healthcare Center, located in Novato, CA, a top-quality community where vibrant living is paired with exceptional care. With skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, this community provides residents with personalized support tailored to their unique needs. Residents can enjoy stylish and comfortable private and semi-private rooms. Conveniently located near shopping and recreation areas, the community offers an ideal blend of peace and accessibility.

Novato Healthcare Center features a variety of enriching amenities, including a spacious outdoor dining area with nutritious meals and inviting recreational spaces. Residents can also enjoy a wide selection of activities that align with their interests and foster a sense of community. Here, each day brings joy, comfort, and a commitment to high-quality living.

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Overview of Brookdale Riverwalk

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.

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Overview of Brier Oak on Sunset

Situated on the renowned Sunset Boulevard, Brier Oak on Sunset is recognized for its expertise in offering both short-term and long-term care to its patients. It recently underwent a complete renovation, resulting in an interior that is cozy and welcoming, providing patients with a homely atmosphere. Their staff is committed to utilizing the most effective methods to accelerate the recovery of their patients. They also feature exceptional psycho-social support, and a recreation specialist is available to develop and implement meaningful programs that can benefit the patients in a multitude of ways.

Brier Oak on Sunset offers a range of top-class amenities to ensure that the patients’ needs are met. Fully air-conditioned rooms, lounge areas, private dining rooms for family events, a garden, courtyard, salon, and barber services, housekeeping and laundry facilities, and pharmaceutical delivery services are all available on-site. At Brier Oak on Sunset, patients can expect to receive the highest level of care from the dedicated healthcare professionals on staff. They are passionate about providing an environment that promotes healing and encourages patients to engage in their recovery actively. 

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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 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.