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Best Nursing Homes in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 344 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
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
$14.8M
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
-117A+
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
-78A+
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
155A+
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
-90A+
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
-182A+
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
-113A+
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
-81A+
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
-138A+
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
-66A
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
196A+
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
-145A+
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
-100A+
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
-6A+
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
-239A
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
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Overview of Eskaton Granite Bay

Eskaton Granite Bay is a well-regarded retirement community in Granite Bay, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to respite care. Focusing on older adults’ comfort and familiarity, the community fosters a sense of belonging with its vibrant and supportive environment. Here, residents also receive high-quality services, including weekly housekeeping, transportation services, and restaurant-style dining. Through a holistic approach, the community ensures residents can live their retirement to the fullest.

A variety of classes, group outings, and educational presentations provide residents with opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. Residents can also relax and interact with friends at some of the community’s beautiful communal spaces, including the game lounge, garden, and courtyard. The area is nestled in the peaceful residential area of Granite Bay, ensuring residents have a stress-free retirement. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has a wide range of care options and extensive amenities.

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MD Choice Hospice

4415 Cowell Rd Suite 140, Concord, CA 94518
Overview of Md Choice Hospice

Create meaningful moments in your later years with Md Choice Hospice, a distinguished community in Concord, CA, that focuses on hospice care. With different levels of care, including routine home care, continuous care, respite care, and general inpatient care, older adults can find the right care for their life-limiting conditions. Older adults can keep peace of mind with a respectful and highly skilled team attending to their needs around the clock.

The community also offers complementary and alternative therapies, including pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, massage, and acupressure, to improve older adults’ living experiences. Medical supplies, medication, and equipment are also delivered to meet older adults’ medical needs. Family members also receive bereavement support to help them cope with the loss of a loved one. Start your end-of-life care accompanied by the community’s top-notch services.

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Overview of Mission Care Center

Mission Care Center is a compassionate community in Riverside, CA dedicated to supporting residents’ well-being through skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. They feature a highly skilled team of clinicians, therapists, and medical consultants to help residents in their recovery process or maintain their functionality. Residents here enjoy the comfort of their healing environment with easy access to care services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Apart from comprehensive care services, the community assists residents and their families throughout their journey by offering compassionate social services. The community also organizes an array of fun and engaging activities to help residents stay stimulated and active. By meeting residents’ social and medical needs, Mission Care Center guarantees a smooth and comfortable healing journey.

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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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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 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.