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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 |
Burbank Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Burbank, CA, is a nursing home that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Fostering comfort and healing, the community features upscale amenities in a nurturing setting. With 24-hour care, social services, and scheduled transportation, residents receive exceptional care to live comfortably in retirement. Combining a resident-centered and family-inclusive approach to care, the community strives to understand residents’ needs and habits to help them recover.
Fun gatherings, fitness programs, and sensory games ensure residents can interact with friends and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also relax, especially with its lively gathering areas and cozy rooms. Surrounded by restaurants and shops in the serene residential area of Burbank, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it one of the trusted options for senior living in California.
Alameda Care Center is a nursing home in Burbank, CA, specializing in memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, especially with its compassionate and supportive environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, medication administration, and assistance with daily living activities, are also provided to help residents maintain their independence with ease. The community also follows a resident-focused approach to meet residents’ needs and preferences.
Sensory-stimulating games, light exercises, and recreational programs help enhance residents’ memory and encourage them to live actively. A spacious dining room, top-notch rehabilitation equipment, and cozy common areas are also available, so residents can relax and focus on their recovery. With a variety of restaurants and shops nearby, residents experience a convenient lifestyle. This nursing home has high standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.
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.
Mirage Post Acute is a top-rated nursing home in Lancaster, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well. Residents also receive exceptional services, including 24-hour care, social services, and transportation, ensuring they experience a worry-free retirement. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ needs and habits, dedicated to helping them recover and live to their potential.
Stretching exercises, gardening, and field trips are just some of the activities that aim to help residents live actively and gain meaningful experiences. Residents’ relaxation is also guaranteed with top-notch amenities and spacious communal areas. With bus stops, restaurants, and the Antelope Valley Medical Center nearby, residents can easily access their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in California, as it has high standards of care.
Parkview Julian Nursing & Rehab is a compassionate nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. With its supportive environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. Restaurant-style dining, 24-hour assistance, and transportation services are among the high-quality services offered to improve residents’ quality of life. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Light exercises, social events, and games help residents try new hobbies and make friends. Cozy living spaces and lively gathering areas are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. The area is also filled with bus stops, parks, and other shops, ensuring residents have easy access to their needs and leisure. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
Valley Healthcare in Bakersfield, CA, is a nursing home that has comprehensive care options, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community fosters comfort and healing with its warm and supportive environment. With 24-hour assistance, well-balanced meals, and therapy services, residents have a worry-free living. Here, residents’ needs are prioritized, so personalized care is created dedicated to improving their quality of life.
Residents can make friends and explore interests through social events, light exercises, and recreational activities. Thoughtfully designed living spaces and accessible communal areas ensure residents can move around and rest without hassles. Situated in the quiet residential area in Bakersfield, near restaurants and shops, the community ensures residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is ideal for senior living in California, as it has high-quality services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield is a newly renovated nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, accompanied by its supportive and inviting environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, pain management, and nutritional services, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to understand residents’ needs and preferences with personalized care plans.
Group outings, fitness classes, and live entertainment are among the activities that residents can participate in to stay active and learn new things. Residents can also relax in the spacious courtyard and cozy communal spaces. Serene parks, bus stops, and other local amenities also surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its excellent services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.
Delano District Skilled Nursing is a top-rated nursing home in Delano, CA, that specializes in nursing care. With its clean and thoughtfully designed setting, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Housekeeping, three well-balanced meals, and social services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also focuses on residents’ holistic wellness, providing care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.
Monthly trips, creative activities, and fitness programs allow residents to connect with friends and explore new interests. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy also help residents recover and return to their routines with ease. Adventist Health Delano, Delano Heritage Park, and public transportation are also located nearby, ensuring convenient access to healthcare and leisure. As one of the best choices for senior living in California, this nursing home continuously provides exceptional care to help older adults thrive in retirement.
Kern River Transitional Care is a dedicated nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, that offers skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. Residents also receive the right care for their needs with 24-hour care, assistance with personal hygiene, and social services. Through a resident-centered approach, the community strives to provide exceptional standards of care to help improve residents’ quality of life.
Themed events, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and gain meaningful experiences. An expansive rehabilitation gym, spacious courtyards, and cozy communal spaces also help enrich residents’ living experiences. With its ideal location near the 99 freeway and Olive Drive in Bakersfield, residents have convenient travel access. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its high-quality care.
The Sequoias Portola Valley is a well-regarded life plan community in Portola Valley, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to skilled nursing. Featuring beautifully designed and well-lit floor plans, the community ensures older adults experience its home-like atmosphere. Maintenance services, 24-hour security, and restaurant-style dining ensure residents have a maintenance-free retirement. The community’s wide range of care allows residents to age in place.
Creative activities, fun-filled excursions, and a variety of games provide residents with plenty of options to spend their days actively and happily. Residents can also lounge and interact with their surroundings with the community’s top-notch amenities, including the library, beauty salon, and gift shop. Set in the tree-lined neighborhood near public transportation in Portola Valley, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. With several recognitions from esteemed partners, this life plan community is one of the best choices for senior living in California.
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.











