RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in National City, CA (2026)

Compare all 5 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in National City, CA, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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5Nursing Homes in National City
4.2/5
+1.0 vs state avgState avg: 3.20National City Avg Rating
$83K+$23K vs state avgState avg: $61KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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11 Penalty

Nursing HomeNational City, CA

Paradise Valley Health Care

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
86 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Above California avg of 3.2

2575 E. Eighth St.National City, CA 91950

(619) 470-6700

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24 Penalties

Nursing HomeNational City, CA

Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
104 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

902 South Euclid AvenueNational City, CA 91950

(619) 791-7700

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeNational City, CA

Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
98 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above California avg of 3.2

1889 National City Blvd.National City, CA 91950

(619) 477-1176

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42 Penalties

Nursing HomeNational City, CA

Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
99 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

541 V AvenueNational City, CA 91950

(619) 791-7900

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51 Penalty

Nursing HomeNational City, CA

National City Post Acute

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
98 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

220 East 24th StreetNational City, CA 91950

(619) 474-6741

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Care landscape in National City

How National City compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+15.3%

    About 8% lower than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover34.1%

    A little lower than the state average of 36.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability17.4%

    About 14% higher than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in National City, CA?

This page evaluates 5 eligible nursing homes in National City, CA and shows the top 5.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the 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.

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