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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.
Brookdale San Marcos, found at 1590 W. San Marcos Blvd in San Marcos, California, delivers luxury assisted living in an elegant coastal setting. The community provides personalized care, genuine relationships, and a focus on helping residents enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle. At the community, residents can expect assistance with daily tasks such as housekeeping, meals, bathing, and dressing, all customized to their specific needs. The community offers a full calendar of events and activities, including shopping trips, art clubs, and fitness classes, allowing residents to explore old hobbies or discover new ones.
The community features vacation-style amenities, including an outdoor pool, fitness center, and transportation services. Apartments are spacious and pet-friendly, with options for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Basic utilities and maintenance are typically included in the basic service rate, providing residents with peace of mind and fewer bills to worry about. They aim to meet residents where they are in life’s journey, making Brookdale San Marcos a top choice when looking for a community for your loved one.
Villa Gardens is a continuing care retirement community located at 842 East Villa Street in Pasadena, California. Managed by Front Porch under Executive Director Shaun Rushforth, the campus has served local seniors for 27 years and offers multiple levels of support on a single campus.
The campus is licensed for 340 residential care beds, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, alongside a 54-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation unit. Nursing care options focus on short-term rehabilitation, where the average stay is 50 days. The clinical staff provides an average of 5 hours and 11 minutes of hands-on daily nursing care per resident.
The gated campus features a swimming pool, sports court, picnic area, and an active Resident Council. The neighborhood has a walk score of 92, meaning that everyday errands do not require a vehicle.
Periodic evaluations by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health have identified minor areas for improvement, primarily regarding recordkeeping, staff screening documentation, and environmental equipment maintenance. The administration has quickly resolved these findings through updated staff training and facility adjustments. Financial payment options include Medicare and private pay.
Prospective residents can contact the East Villa Street office directly to arrange a tour, with visiting hours available Monday through Saturday.
A Place Called Home – Quail Lake, conveniently situated in 2238 Montana Ave, Clovis, CA, is an esteemed senior living community providing assisted living, dementia and memory care, alzheimer’s assisted living, parkinson’s care services. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock care and support that they deserve throughout their stay.
With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can avail of homemade meals, medication management, and general assistance with daily activities. Explore its beautiful gardens, formal dining area, and swimming pool, and meet new companions along the way. With a jam-packed schedule of activities and programs, residents can enjoy opportunities to socialize and build friendships. A Place Called Home – Quail Lake is an ideal place where seniors can truly thrive and enjoy a living experience worth remembering.
Arbor Palms is a blissful senior living community residing in the quiet neighborhood of West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, providing assisted living and memory care. The community goes above and beyond to provide seniors with a comfortable and safe environment. A competent and highly trained team attends to seniors’ needs and aspirations, ensuring they enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.
A full slate of enriching activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they go about their day. Eat well and feel your best with delicious and healthy meals satisfying nutritional requirements and tastes. Arbor Palms strives to create a safe place for seniors to do the things they love while having a reliable community by their side.
Casa De Modesto is a pet-friendly senior living community located in Modesto, CA, providing assisted living and memory care services. This exemplary senior living community offers studio-type, and one-to-two bedroom accommodations that are handicap accessible, and features wheelchair accessible showers. Part of the services they provide in their different levels of care include incontinence care and diabetic care, as well as round-the-clock availability of staff for supervision as well as assistance.
Casa De Modesto boasts of their well thought amenities, designed specifically to promote physical and mental activity, contributing to the residents overall health and well being. Some of their amenities include indoor and outdoor common areas and walking paths, grooming services, fitness center, and game room. The community also employs wander guards, providing an additional layer of security to the already enclosed premises.
At 20801 Devonshire Street in Chatsworth, California, Brookdale Chatsworth, extends top-notch assisted living services for seniors who want to redefine their independence and enjoy life to the fullest. The community provides a warm and inviting environment where residents can pursue their passions, explore new hobbies, and build meaningful friendships. At Brookdale Chatsworth, residents have a variety of floor plans to choose from, each offering plenty of natural light and storage.
The community’s caring staff is available throughout the day and night to provide personalized assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and transportation to appointments. Residents can also enjoy a range of amenities, including an emergency alert system, pet-friendly accommodations, and a library. One of the key benefits of living at Brookdale Chatsworth is the vibrant lifestyle it offers. Residents can participate in a variety of activities, such as Wii bowling, painting classes, and movie nights. Brookdale Chatsworth is the community for you if you want a place that puts your independence first.
Front Porch Communities and Services operates Sunny View Retirement Community, a 190-bed continuing care facility in Cupertino’s Monta Vista neighborhood. Under the direction of administrator Bradley Burgoyne, the non-profit campus provides skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, hospice, and short-term respite stays. The multi-floor residential campus features internal elevators, ensuring residents can shift between varying levels of care and common spaces without navigating stairs.
The daily care infrastructure delivers over five hours of direct nursing care per resident each day, alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapy routines. On-site amenities include a spa and structured person-centered wellness programs. The immediate neighborhood carries a walkability score of 40 out of 100, meaning the location is mostly car-dependent, though visitors can find a few basic services nearby on foot. State inspection reviews show steady compliance and strong complaint management across the property’s 23 years of operation.
Individuals looking over local multi-level senior living options can call the admissions department to check on current bed vacancies and book a tour to view the layout and shared therapeutic spaces.
Live comfortably and safely with Brookdale South Bay located at W. Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA offers independent living. With cozy and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures relaxation and security. Focusing on the seniors’ independence, Brookdale South Bay ensures that they receive proper assistance that perfectly matches their needs and preferences.
Brookdale South Bay is committed to giving its residents a better quality of life, encouraging them to remain active and connected. The community serves chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With pet-friendly amenities including a courtyard and garden, a fitness center, a beauty and barbershop, a game room, a therapy room, a library, an arts and crafts studio, a porch, a fireside living room, a piano, meeting rooms, a putting green, business centers, and serene walking paths in landscaped grounds, the community ensures the enjoyment and wellness of its residents.
Bella Vista is a family-owned restaurant in Fruit Cove, Florida. It offers a homemade meal experience that feels like dining alongside Italy's famous Amalfi Coast. The restaurant features a variety of authentic Italian dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Operated by The Orchards HC LLC, The Orchards Health Center is a nursing home in Mission Viejo, California, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care in one community. Kelly Conk serves as the administrator. The community has been operating for more than 5 years. It has 90 beds, with current occupancy at 57%. The several levels of care allow residents to remain in the community as their needs change over time.
Daily support includes oversight from an on-call medical director, along with weekly housekeeping and personal laundry services. Restaurant-style meals are served daily. Residents who need memory support live in a dedicated memory care neighborhood with studio and one-bedroom apartments and shared gathering spaces. Recreational programs and mentally stimulating activities are part of the daily schedule, so residents can stay active, engaged, and socially connected.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 6, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle. Residents and visiting family should plan on driving when leaving the community.
State inspections have shown The Orchards Health Center has been consistently compliant with regulatory standards over time. Families comparing senior living options should ask how the memory care neighborhood is staffed throughout the day and how care is tailored to residents with changing cognitive needs.
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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