RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in California (2026)

The top 25 of 1,154 CMS-certified nursing homes in California, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

1,1620.9 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.2/5
+0.2 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$60K$11K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Leandro, CA

Alameda County Medical Center D/P Snf

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
109 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above California avg of 3.2

15400 Foothill BoulevardSan Leandro, CA 94578

(510) 895-4279

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeSouth Lake Tahoe, CA

Barton Hospital D/P Snf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
48 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

2170 South AvenueSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

(530) 543-5885

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeOakland, CA

Bay Area Healthcare Center

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
99 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1833 10th AvenueOakland, CA 94606

(510) 536-6512

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Bradley Court

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
56 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

675 E BradleyEl Cajon, CA 92021

(619) 448-6633

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomePleasanton, CA

Creekview Skilled Nursing

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
73 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

2900 Stoneridge DrivePleasanton, CA 94588

(925) 201-4000

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeFremont, CA

Crestwood Treatment Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
88 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

2171 Mowry AvenueFremont, CA 94538

(510) 793-8383

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeOjai, CA

Community Memorial Continuing Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
75 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1306 Maricopa HighwayOjai, CA 93023

(805) 640-2280

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeNapa, CA

Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P Snf

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
36 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

2100 Napa-Vallejo HighwayNapa, CA 94558

(707) 253-5000

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeCovina, CA

Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital- D/P Snf

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
25 BedsInspected May 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

210 W. San Bernardino Rd.Covina, CA 91723

(626) 915-6215

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeFolsom, CA

Folsom Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
99 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

510 Mill StreetFolsom, CA 95630

(916) 985-3641

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeGlendale, CA

Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dp/Snf

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
40 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1509 Wilson TerGlendale, CA 91206

(818) 409-8000

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeLa Mesa, CA

Grossmont Hospital D/P Snf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
30 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

5555 Grossmont Center DriveLa Mesa, CA 91941

(619) 740-6000

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeOxnard, CA

Glenwood Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
99 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1300 North C StreetOxnard, CA 93030

(805) 983-0305

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeMerced, CA

Merced Behavioral Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsInspected Jun 2023

Above California avg of 3.2

1255 B StreetMerced, CA 95340

(209) 723-8814

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeHayward, CA

Morton Bakar Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
97 BedsInspected Jul 2023

Above California avg of 3.2

494 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541

(510) 582-7676

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewbury Park, CA

Mary Health Of The Sick Convalescent & Nursing Hos

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
61 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

2929 Theresa DriveNewbury Park, CA 91320

(805) 498-3644

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Luis Obispo, CA

Mission View Health Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
162 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1425 Woodside DriveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 543-0210

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

O'Connor Hospital D/P Snf

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
24 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

2105 Forest AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128

(408) 947-2831

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomePacifica, CA

Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
68 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above California avg of 3.2

385 Esplanade AvenuePacifica, CA 94044

(650) 993-5576

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Cajon, CA

Parkside Health And Wellness Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
52 BedsInspected May 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

444 W LexingtonEl Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 442-7744

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeOakland, CA

Piedmont Gardens Health Facility

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
94 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

110 41st StreetOakland, CA 94611

(510) 654-7172

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeLos Angeles, CA

Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
28 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1225 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 202-7050

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeWhittier, CA

Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/Snf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
35 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

12401 Washington Blvd.Whittier, CA 90602

(562) 698-0811

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeEscondido, CA

Redwood Terrace Health Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
59 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

710 W 13th AveEscondido, CA 92025

(760) 747-4306

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Francisco, CA

San Francisco Towers

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
27 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1661 Pine StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109

(415) 447-5505

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in California

#14of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Above the median for overall health outcomes (rank 14 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+16.7%

    A little lower than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy79.2 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover38.1%

    About 18% lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for California →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in California?

California has 1,162 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 1,154 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in California?

Nursing homes in California average 3.2 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in California is penalized?

Among California nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $60K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does California compare with the national average?

California averages 3.2 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $60K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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