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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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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Questions families ask about this page

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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