RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 21 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in San Diego, CA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in San Diego, CA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

21Nursing Homes in San Diego
3.6/5
+0.4 vs state avgState avg: 3.20San Diego Avg Rating
$33K$27K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Vi At La Jolla Village

LLC

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

Above California avg of 3.2

4171 Las Palmas SquareSan Diego, CA 92122

(858) 646-3400

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Helen Bernardy Center D/P Snf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
43 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

8060 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123

(858) 966-5833

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
53 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

3022 45th StreetSan Diego, CA 92105

(619) 283-5855

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

The Springs At Pacific Regent

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
59 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

3884 Nobel DriveSan Diego, CA 92122

(858) 625-8700

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Jacob Healthcare Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
128 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above California avg of 3.2

4075 54th St.San Diego, CA 92105

(619) 582-5168

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City report

Care landscape in San Diego

How San Diego compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+14.8%

    About 11% lower than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover45.1%

    About 18% higher than the state average of 38.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.2%

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

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

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How many facilities were evaluated in San Diego, CA?

This page evaluates 21 eligible nursing homes in San Diego, CA and shows the top 21.

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.

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