1No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
15400 Foothill BoulevardSan Leandro, CA 94578
2No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
1833 10th AvenueOakland, CA 94606
3No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
21966 Dolores StreetCastro Valley, CA 94546
4No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
675 E BradleyEl Cajon, CA 92021
5No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above California avg of 3.2
6720 E. Kings CanyonFresno, CA 93727
6No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Above California avg of 3.2
601 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
7No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
651 Sinex AvenuePacific Grove, CA 93950
8No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
2855 Carlsbad BlvdCarlsbad, CA 92008
9No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
2900 Stoneridge DrivePleasanton, CA 94588
10No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures2.0
Above California avg of 3.2
4303 Stevenson BoulevardFremont, CA 94538
11No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
1306 Maricopa HighwayOjai, CA 93023
12No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
3003 N MariposaFresno, CA 93703
13No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above California avg of 3.2
210 W. San Bernardino Rd.Covina, CA 91723
14No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above California avg of 3.2
1509 Wilson TerGlendale, CA 91206
15No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above California avg of 3.2
5555 Grossmont Center DriveLa Mesa, CA 91941
16No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
11962 Woodside AvenueLakeside, CA 92040
17No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
494 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
18No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above California avg of 3.2
1530 East Cypress WaySanta Maria, CA 93454
19No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
1255 B StreetMerced, CA 95341
20No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
1425 Woodside DriveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
21No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above California avg of 3.2
2105 Forest AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128
22No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
3557 Campus DriveThousand Oaks, CA 91360
23No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
385 Esplanade AvenuePacifica, CA 94044
24No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above California avg of 3.2
444 W LexingtonEl Cajon, CA 92020
25No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
1115 B StreetPetaluma, CA 94952
State report
Why families compare nursing homes in California
Above the median for overall health outcomes (rank 14 of 51).
America’s Health Rankings 2024- Population 65+16.7%Census ACS 2023
- Life expectancy79.2 yrs
A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.
CDC NVSR 2022 - Nurse staff turnover36.7%
About 20% lower than the national average of 45.8%.
CMS PBJ 2024
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FAQ
Questions families ask about this page
How many nursing homes are in California?
California has 1,165 nursing homes in the active CMS data. 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 $61K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.
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 $61K versus $70K 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.
What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?
CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.