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| 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 | - | 43 | A+ |
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 | - | 78 | A+ |
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 | - | 182 | A+ |
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 | - | 90 | A+ |
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 | - | 138 | A+ |
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 | - | 190 | A+ |
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 | - | 95 | B- |
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 | 1 | 640 | - |
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 | - | 53 | A |
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 | 1 | 65 | - |
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 | - | 86 | A+ |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.












