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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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Golden Hill Post Acute

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
99 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1201 34th St.San Diego, CA 92102

(619) 232-2946

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
299 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above California avg of 3.2

15720 Bernardo Center DriveSan Diego, CA 92127

(858) 672-3900

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
194 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

3520 Fourth AvenueSan Diego, CA 92103

(619) 291-5270

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

University Care Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
87 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

5602 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105

(619) 583-1993

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

The Shores Post-Acute

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
305 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

2828 Meadowlark DriveSan Diego, CA 92123

(858) 277-6460

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Mission Hills Post Acute Care

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
75 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

3680 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

(619) 297-4484

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12No Penalties
★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

11895 Avenue Of IndustrySan Diego, CA 92128

(858) 673-0101

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

St. Pauls Health Care Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
59 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

235 Nutmeg StreetSan Diego, CA 92103

(619) 239-8687

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Brighton Place San Diego

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
99 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1350 N. Euclid AvenueSan Diego, CA 92105

(619) 263-2166

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

The Pavilion At Ocean Point

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
133 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

3202 Duke StreetSan Diego, CA 92110

(619) 224-4141

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Diego, CA

Casa De Las Campanas

Nonprofit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
99 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

18655 W. Bernardo DriveSan Diego, CA 92127

(858) 451-9152

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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)

See full demographics & care economics for San Diego →

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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