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 Measures4.0
Above California avg of 3.2
2105 Forest AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128
3No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
100 East Veterans ParkwayBarstow, CA 92311
4No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
1001 Potrero AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94110
5No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
8060 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123
6No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above California avg of 3.2
216 North Third StreetLompoc, CA 93436
7No Penalties- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
2811 W Cesar Chavez BlvdFresno, CA 93706
8No Penalties- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures2.0
Above California avg of 3.2
100 California DriveYountville, CA 94599
9No Penalties- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing3.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above California avg of 3.2
1633 South Court StreetVisalia, CA 93277
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.