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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| OakView Health Center | NH AL MC | 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 | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#210 / 355 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#164 / 355 | 56.8%
Facility
56.8%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#82 / 355 | 555857 | ||||
| Bayshire Carlsbad | NH AL IL MC | Carlsbad (Palamai) | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
103
Rank
#526 / 1657 |
93.6%
Facility
93.6%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#225 / 1537 | +11% | 3.24
Facility
3.24
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#336 / 354 | +54% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#86 / 361 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#196 / 361 | - | 117 | A+ |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1088 / 2092 | Skilled Camino LLC | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#263 / 355 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#285 / 355 | 39.7%
Facility
39.7%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#201 / 355 | 555745 | ||||
| The Reutlinger Community | NH AL IL MC | 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 | $21.7M
Facility
$21.7M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#123 / 355 | $11.8M
Facility
$11.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#45 / 355 | 54.6%
Facility
54.6%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#48 / 355 | 55534 | ||||
| Heritage Gardens | NH AL IL MC | Loma Linda | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1051 / 1657 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#437 / 1537 | +1% | 4.44
Facility
4.44
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#105 / 354 | -14% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1079 / 1401 | 45
Facility
45
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#204 / 361 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#152 / 361 | 1 | 55 | A+ |
47
Facility
47
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1422 / 2092 | Cotton Family Revocable Trust | $12.3M
Facility
$12.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#241 / 355 | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#235 / 355 | 51%
Facility
51%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#150 / 355 | 55183 | ||||
| Highland Palms Healthcare Center | NH | 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 | $18.5M
Facility
$18.5M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#85 / 355 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#187 / 355 | 44.2%
Facility
44.2%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#338 / 355 | 56024 | ||||
| Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton | NH HC RC | 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 | - | $11.0M
Facility
$11.0M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#225 / 355 | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#212 / 355 | 61%
Facility
61%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#127 / 355 | 56151 | ||||
| Bayshire Rancho Mirage | NH AL IL MC | Rancho Mirage | 135
Facility
135
CA AVG
103
Rank
#462 / 1657 |
83.7%
Facility
83.7%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#497 / 1537 | -1% | 3.17
Facility
3.17
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#336 / 354 | -51% | -25% | $15.5k
Facility
$15.5k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#260 / 362 | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
81
Rank
#973 / 1401 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#164 / 361 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#90 / 361 | - | 113 | A+ |
23
Facility
23
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1811 / 2092 | Skilled Mirage LLC | $10.6M
Facility
$10.6M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#256 / 355 | $4.7M
Facility
$4.7M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#294 / 355 | 44.1%
Facility
44.1%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#244 / 355 | 555775 | ||||
| Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center | NH MC RC | Concord (Adobe Street) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
67.8%
Facility
67.8%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1010 / 1537 | -20% | 5.01
Facility
5.01
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#44 / 354 | -37% | +19% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#33 / 361 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#210 / 361 | - | 81 | A+ |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | Gianelle Kaliangara | $10.5M
Facility
$10.5M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#259 / 355 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#160 / 355 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#14 / 355 | 56260 | ||||
| Canterbury Woods | NH AL IL | 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 | $3.2M
Facility
$3.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#179 / 355 | $5.7M
Facility
$5.7M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#255 / 355 | 176.7%
Facility
176.7%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#305 / 355 | 55303 | ||||
| Palm Terrace Care Center | NH NC | Riverside (La Sierra Hills) | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
103
Rank
#998 / 1657 |
88.1%
Facility
88.1%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#374 / 1537 | +4% | 3.75
Facility
3.75
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#245 / 354 | -9% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#86 / 361 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#196 / 361 | - | 66 | A |
18
Facility
18
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1874 / 2092 | - | $14.2M
Facility
$14.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#237 / 355 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#223 / 355 | 49.6%
Facility
49.6%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#141 / 355 | 555365 | ||||
| Arlington Gardens Care Center | NH NC | Riverside (La Sierra) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
99.0%
Facility
99.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#156 / 1537 | +17% | 3.01
Facility
3.01
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#351 / 354 | -35% | -29% | $8.3k
Facility
$8.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#230 / 362 | - | 62
Facility
62
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#277 / 361 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#33 / 361 | 1 | 96 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#642 / 2092 | Sivaraman Gounder | $24.2M
Facility
$24.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#53 / 355 | $10.9M
Facility
$10.9M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#103 / 355 | 44.8%
Facility
44.8%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#323 / 355 | 56485 | ||||
| Grand Park Convalescent Hospital | NH | Los Angeles (Westlake) | 151
Facility
151
CA AVG
103
Rank
#339 / 1657 |
87.3%
Facility
87.3%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#401 / 1537 | +3% | - | -20% | - | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#148 / 361 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#169 / 361 | - | 145 | A+ |
97
Facility
97
CA AVG
57
Rank
#29 / 2092 | Barry Kohn | $18.9M
Facility
$18.9M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#43 / 355 | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#82 / 355 | 55.1%
Facility
55.1%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#318 / 355 | 56244 | ||||
| Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC NC RC | Rancho Mirage (Vista Del Sol) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
88.7%
Facility
88.7%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#360 / 1537 | +5% | 4.19
Facility
4.19
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#138 / 354 | -28% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 46
Facility
46
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#210 / 361 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#90 / 361 | - | 100 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1584 / 2092 | - | $14.5M
Facility
$14.5M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#193 / 355 | $7.9M
Facility
$7.9M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#167 / 355 | 54.3%
Facility
54.3%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#122 / 355 | 555247 | ||||
| Riverwalk Post Acute | NH HC | Riverside (Arlington) | 146
Facility
146
CA AVG
103
Rank
#385 / 1657 | - | - | 3.41
Facility
3.41
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#316 / 354 | -47% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 58
Facility
58
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#263 / 361 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#25 / 361 | - | 6 | A+ |
70
Facility
70
CA AVG
57
Rank
#740 / 2092 | Calvin Patel | $23.4M
Facility
$23.4M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#44 / 355 | $11.9M
Facility
$11.9M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#76 / 355 | 51%
Facility
51%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#307 / 355 | 555017 | ||||
| St. Paul’s Towers | NH AL HC IL MC | Oakland (Adams Point) | 320
Facility
320
CA AVG
103
Rank
#51 / 1657 |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#839 / 1537 | -12% | 4.65
Facility
4.65
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#69 / 354 | -12% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#40 / 361 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#320 / 361 | - | 239 | A |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | Front Porch Communities And Services | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#38 / 355 | $9.6M
Facility
$9.6M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#111 / 355 | 160%
Facility
160%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#335 / 355 | 55156 |
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center is a well-regarded nursing home in Laguna Hills, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Committed to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a supportive and welcoming environment. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and recreational activities, residents receive high-quality services that aim to help them focus on recovery. The community also works closely with residents, their families, and healthcare providers to provide the best possible care based on their needs and preferences.
Local trips, lecture series, and ice cream socials encourage residents to continue learning and make friends. Specially designed living spaces and top-notch rehabilitation equipment are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Laguna Hills, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional standards of care.
Folsom Care Center is a family-owned nursing home in Folsom, CA, offering a wide range of nursing services and rehabilitation. Fostering comfort and healing, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. 24-hour care, therapies, and social services are also provided to help residents live to their potential. The community also strives to understand residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care for their recovery.
Singing exercises, games, and volunteer programs provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. Lively gathering areas and well-maintained rehabilitation equipment are also available, so residents can focus on their wellness and rest comfortably. Folsom Public Library, Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, and other local amenities are also located nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional services dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital is a not-for-profit nursing home in San Mateo, CA, offering rehabilitation and nursing services. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. Excellent services, including therapies, social services, and 24-hour care, are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs. The community is also committed to helping residents recover and return to their routines through comprehensive care options.
Cooking classes, board games, live entertainment, and outings provide residents with more opportunities to continue learning and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy living spaces and a beautiful outdoor patio are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. With restaurants, shops, and bus stops nearby, residents are guaranteed quick access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home continuously provides high standards of care for older adults’ welfare, making it a great choice for senior living in California.
Golden Haven Care Center is a highly regarded nursing home in Glendale, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can feel at home, especially with a nurturing and supportive environment. Therapies, well-balanced meals, and social services are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through individualized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their unique needs and habits.
Exercises, social events, and a variety of therapeutic recreation help residents maintain holistic wellness and foster engagement. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and cozy gathering areas are also available, so residents can focus on recovery and rehabilitation. Set near restaurants, shops, and bus stops in the lively neighborhood of Glendale, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home continuously provides exceptional care and top-notch amenities
Leisure Glen Care Center is a nursing home in Glendale, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Fostering comfort and healing, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. With 24-hour care, housekeeping, social services, and nutritious meals, residents receive exceptional care to live comfortably in retirement. Focusing on residents’ rehabilitation and recovery, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.
Social events, stretching exercises, and games provide residents with more opportunities to live actively and make friends. Residents can also focus on their wellness and rest, with a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym and spacious outdoors. Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, restaurants, and bus stops are also located nearby, providing quick access to healthcare and leisure. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its top-notch services.
Shadowbrook Post Acute is a luxurious nursing home in Fair Oaks, CA, offering rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice support. Featuring upscale amenities and cozy, private rooms in a welcoming setting, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. 24-hour care, therapies, wound care, a dietary program, and transportation services are among the excellent services dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life. Focusing on residents’ recovery and wellness, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs and habits is also provided.
Weekly outings, chess, and a variety of daily activities encourage residents to have fun and make friends. Cozy common areas and lively gathering spaces also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is peacefully located in the quiet neighborhood of Fair Oaks. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in California, especially with its high standards of care.
Escondido Post Acute Rehab is a nursing home in Escondido, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by its supportive and welcoming environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and transportation, are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their unique needs and habits, ensuring they can recover and return to their routines with ease.
Musical performances, gardening, and outings are just some of the many activities that aim to keep residents active and socially connected. Cozy rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and connect with friends comfortably. With its peaceful setting in the quiet residential area of Escondido, near bus stops and shops, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its high standards of care and top-notch amenities.
Ocean View Post-Acute is a top-notch nursing home in Escondido, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a compassionate and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. With 24-hour care, therapy, and social services, residents experience a worry-free retirement. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their unique needs and preferences.
Musical performances, stretching exercises, and gardening provide residents with various options for entertainment and encourage them to stay active. State-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, accessible hallways, and cozy common areas are also available for residents’ comfort and wellness. Situated near highways, a school, and churches in Escondido, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. Providing exceptional standards of care and top-notch amenities, this nursing home is one of the trusted options for senior living in California.
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a highly regarded nursing home in Escondido, CA, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and cardiac care. The community ensures older adults are treated well in its compassionate and welcoming setting. 24-hour care, recreational activities, and therapies are also provided to help residents recover and live comfortably. Through a holistic approach to care, the community ensures residents receive the best possible care for their unique needs and preferences.
Trips to the mall, arts and crafts, and lecture series provide residents with more opportunities to explore and have fun. With state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, lively gathering areas, and spacious outdoors, residents can focus on their wellness and rest comfortably. Situated near health service providers, bus stops, restaurants, and shops in Escondido, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. Providing exceptional services and top-notch amenities, this nursing home is one of the finest options for senior living in California.
American River Center is an award-winning nursing home in Carmichael, CA, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hemodialysis. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. 24-hour care, recreational activities, and therapies are also offered to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through individualized care plans.
Light exercises, social events, and a variety of recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to explore and have fun. State-of-the-art rehabilitation gym and cozy gathering areas are also dedicated to residents’ wellness and relaxation. Residents also experience a laid-back retirement, as it is peacefully nestled in the serene residential area of Carmichael. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.
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
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 344 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.














