Best nursing homes in California

There are 1,165 nursing homes in California certified by Medicare. Of the 1,153 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.2 stars. The national average is 3.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

How California nursing homes are rated

5 stars270 (23%)4 stars240 (21%)3 stars244 (21%)2 stars213 (18%)1 star186 (16%)
CMS star ratings of California nursing homes
CMS star ratings of California nursing homes
5 stars270
4 stars240
3 stars244
2 stars213
1 stars186

Top-rated nursing homes in California

Sorted by CMS star rating, then name. Click a facility for inspections, staffing and quality details.

  1. 1.Acc Care Center

    7801 Rush River Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831

    Non-profit · 99 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  2. 2.Advanced Health Care of Sacramento

    1411 Expo Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95815

    For-profit · 40 beds · Part of Advanced Health Care

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  3. 3.Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF

    179 South Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA 95370

    Non-profit · 68 beds · Part of Adventist Health

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  4. 4.Alameda County Medical Center D/P SNF

    15400 Foothill Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94578

    Government · 109 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  5. 5.Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital

    3551 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019

    For-profit · 121 beds · Part of David Johnson

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  6. 6.Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital

    1240 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90006

    For-profit · 210 beds · Part of Longwood Management Corporation

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  7. 7.Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    1685 Shaffer Rd, Atwater, CA 95301

    For-profit · 99 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  8. 8.Angels Nursing Health Center

    415 S Union Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017

    For-profit · 49 beds · Part of Aaron Mayer

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  9. 9.Apple Valley Care Center

    11959 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308

    For-profit · 99 beds · Part of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  10. 10.Apple Valley Post-Acute Rehab

    1035 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol, CA 95472

    For-profit · 95 beds · Part of Nahs

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  11. 11.Ararat Post Acute

    1230 E. Windsor Rd., Glendale, CA 91205

    For-profit · 28 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  12. 12.Arbol Healthcare Center of Santa Rosa

    300 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    For-profit · 45 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  13. 13.Arbor Hills Nursing Center

    7800 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

    For-profit · 100 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  14. 14.Arroyo Grande Care Center

    1212 Farroll Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

    For-profit · 99 beds · Part of Compass Health, INC.

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  15. 15.Arroyo Vista Nursing Center

    3022 45th Street, San Diego, CA 92105

    For-profit · 53 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  16. 16.Atherton Baptist Home

    214 South Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801

    Non-profit · 113 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  17. 17.Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center

    2750 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806

    For-profit · 104 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  18. 18.Auburn Oaks Care Center

    3400 Bell Road, Auburn, CA 95603

    For-profit · 99 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  19. 19.Auburn Ravine Healthcare Center

    750 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn, CA 95603

    For-profit · 59 beds · Part of Cypress Healthcare Group

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  20. 20.Avondale Villa Post-Acute

    788 Holmes Street, Livermore, CA 94550

    For-profit · 37 beds · Part of Links Healthcare Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  21. 21.Bay Area Healthcare Center

    1833 10th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606

    For-profit · 99 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  22. 22.Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute

    13101 Hartfield Ave, San Diego, CA 92130

    For-profit · 45 beds · Part of Bayshire Senior Communities

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  23. 23.Bayside Care Center

    1405 Teresa Drive, Morro Bay, CA 93442

    For-profit · 145 beds · Part of Compass Health, INC.

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  24. 24.Baywood Court Health Center

    21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546

    Non-profit · 56 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  25. 25.Beachside Post Acute

    22520 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505

    For-profit · 110 beds · Part of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  26. 26.Beacon Healthcare Center

    919 N Sunset Ave, West Covina, CA 91790

    For-profit · 54 beds · Part of Nahs

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  27. 27.Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center

    2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

    For-profit · 61 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  28. 28.Belmont Healthcare Center

    2140 Carlmont Drive, Belmont, CA 94002

    For-profit · 74 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  29. 29.Bonnie Brae Skilled Nursing

    420 South Bonnie Brae St., Los Angeles, CA 90057

    For-profit · 59 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  30. 30.Bradley Court

    675 E Bradley, El Cajon, CA 92021

    For-profit · 56 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in California?

There are 1,165 Medicare-certified nursing homes in California, across 345 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of nursing homes in California?

The average CMS overall star rating for California is 3.2 stars, compared with 3 nationally. 270 nursing homes in California have 5 stars and 186 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated nursing home in California?

30 nursing homes share the top rating of 5 stars, including Acc Care Center in Sacramento. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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