Best nursing homes in San Diego County, CA

There are 83 nursing homes in San Diego County, California certified by Medicare. Of the 81 with a CMS star rating, the average is 4 stars, compared with 3.2 statewide.

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

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Average CMS rating: San Diego County, CA vs. California

Nursing Homes in San Diego County, CA, ranked

Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.

  1. 1.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
  2. 2.Arroyo Vista Nursing Center

    3022 45th Street, San Diego, CA 92105

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

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  3. 3.Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute

    13101 Hartfield Ave, San Diego, CA 92130

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

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  4. 4.Bradley Court

    675 E Bradley, El Cajon, CA 92021

    For-profit · 56 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  5. 5.Carlsbad By the Sea

    2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    Non-profit · 33 beds · Part of Front Porch

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  6. 6.Escondido Post Acute

    421 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

    For-profit · 180 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  7. 7.Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center

    902 South Euclid Avenue, National City, CA 91950

    For-profit · 104 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  8. 8.Glenbrook

    1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    For-profit · 94 beds · Part of Continuing Life

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  9. 9.Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF

    5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941

    Non-profit · 30 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  10. 10.Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF

    8060 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123

    Government · 43 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  11. 11.Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

    4033 Sixth Avenue Ext, San Diego, CA 92103

    For-profit · 96 beds · Part of Aspen Skilled Healthcare

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  12. 12.Jacob Healthcare Center

    4075 54th St., San Diego, CA 92105

    For-profit · 128 beds · Part of Links Healthcare Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  13. 13.Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home

    7675 Family Circle Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

    For-profit · 98 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  14. 14.Lakeside Special Care Center

    11962 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040

    For-profit · 94 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  15. 15.La Paloma Healthcare Center

    3232 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056

    For-profit · 93 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  16. 16.Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community

    100 Holland Glen, Escondido, CA 92026

    Non-profit · 19 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  17. 17.Paradise Valley Health Care

    2575 E. Eighth St., National City, CA 91950

    For-profit · 86 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  18. 18.Parkside Health and Wellness Center

    444 W Lexington, El Cajon, CA 92020

    For-profit · 52 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  19. 19.Redwood Terrace Health Center

    710 W 13th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

    Non-profit · 59 beds · Part of Humangood

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  20. 20.Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility

    9825 Glen Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92131

    For-profit · 45 beds · Part of Continuing Life

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  21. 21.Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF

    751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911

    Non-profit · 100 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  22. 22.South Bay Post Acute Care

    553 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    For-profit · 99 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  23. 23.Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center

    8778 Cuyamaca Street, Santee, CA 92071

    For-profit · 105 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  24. 24.The Cove at la Jolla

    7160 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037

    For-profit · 59 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  25. 25.The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center

    211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

    Non-profit · 58 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  26. 26.The Springs at Pacific Regent

    3884 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

    For-profit · 59 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  27. 27.The Villas at Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064

    Government · 129 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  28. 28.University Care Center

    5602 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

    For-profit · 87 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  29. 29.Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista

    700 East Naples Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911

    Government · 180 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  30. 30.Vi at la Jolla Village

    4171 Las Palmas Square, San Diego, CA 92122

    For-profit · 60 beds · Part of Vi Living

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  31. 31.Victoria Post Acute Care

    654 S. Anza, El Cajon, CA 92020

    For-profit · 120 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  32. 32.Villa Coronado D/P SNF

    233 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA 92118

    Non-profit · 122 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  33. 33.Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center

    15720 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92127

    For-profit · 299 beds · Part of David Johnson

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  34. 34.Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility

    2000 Westwood Road, Vista, CA 92083

    For-profit · 119 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  35. 35.Aviara Healthcare Center

    944 Regal Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

    For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    ★★★★★4Above average
  36. 36.Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

    For-profit · 194 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    ★★★★★4Above average
  37. 37.Bayshire Carlsbad

    3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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

    ★★★★★4Above average
  38. 38.Bella Vista Health Center

    7922 Palm Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

    For-profit · 99 beds

    ★★★★★4Above average
  39. 39.Boulder Creek Post Acute

    12696 Monte Vista Road, Poway, CA 92064

    For-profit · 149 beds · Part of Madison Creek Partners

    ★★★★★4Above average
  40. 40.Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    541 V Avenue, National City, CA 91950

    For-profit · 99 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare

    ★★★★★4Above average
  41. 41.Community Care Center

    8665 la Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942

    For-profit · 119 beds · Part of Links Healthcare Group

    ★★★★★4Above average
  42. 42.Country Manor la Mesa Healthcare Center

    5696 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

    For-profit · 99 beds · Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services

    ★★★★★4Above average
  43. 43.Edgemoor Hospital

    655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071

    Government · 192 beds

    • Abuse citation
    ★★★★★4Above average
  44. 44.Encinitas Post-Acute

    900 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

    For-profit · 99 beds · Part of Links Healthcare Group

    ★★★★★4Above average
  45. 45.Fallbrook Skilled Nursing

    325 Potter Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028

    For-profit · 93 beds · Part of Progressive Health Care Centers

    ★★★★★4Above average
  46. 46.Grossmont Post Acute Care

    8787 Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

    For-profit · 90 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    ★★★★★4Above average
  47. 47.Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium

    1889 National City Blvd., National City, CA 91950

    For-profit · 98 beds

    ★★★★★4Above average
  48. 48.La Jolla Post-Acute

    2552 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

    For-profit · 161 beds · Part of Covenant Care

    ★★★★★4Above average
  49. 49.La Mesa Healthcare Center

    3780 Massachusetts Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941

    For-profit · 94 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    ★★★★★4Above average
  50. 50.Mission Hills Post Acute Care

    3680 Reynard Way, San Diego, CA 92103

    For-profit · 75 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    ★★★★★4Above average

More nursing homes in San Diego County, CA

Compare staffing and inspections

Nursing homeOverallBedsOwner type
Arbor Hills Nursing Center5100For-profit
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center553For-profit
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute545For-profit
Bradley Court556For-profit
Carlsbad By the Sea533Non-profit
Escondido Post Acute5180For-profit
Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center5104For-profit
Glenbrook594For-profit
Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF530Non-profit
Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF543Government
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center596For-profit
Jacob Healthcare Center5128For-profit
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home598For-profit
Lakeside Special Care Center594For-profit
La Paloma Healthcare Center593For-profit
Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community519Non-profit
Paradise Valley Health Care586For-profit
Parkside Health and Wellness Center552For-profit
Redwood Terrace Health Center559Non-profit
Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility545For-profit
Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF5100Non-profit
South Bay Post Acute Care599For-profit
Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center5105For-profit
The Cove at la Jolla559For-profit
The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center558Non-profit
The Springs at Pacific Regent559For-profit
The Villas at Poway5129Government
University Care Center587For-profit
Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista5180Government
Vi at la Jolla Village560For-profit
Victoria Post Acute Care5120For-profit
Villa Coronado D/P SNF5122Non-profit
Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center5299For-profit
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility5119For-profit
Aviara Healthcare Center4120For-profit
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center4194For-profit
Bayshire Carlsbad445For-profit
Bella Vista Health Center499For-profit
Boulder Creek Post Acute4149For-profit
Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center499For-profit
Community Care Center4119For-profit
Country Manor la Mesa Healthcare Center499For-profit
Edgemoor Hospital4192Government
Encinitas Post-Acute499For-profit
Fallbrook Skilled Nursing493For-profit
Grossmont Post Acute Care490For-profit
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium498For-profit
La Jolla Post-Acute4161For-profit
La Mesa Healthcare Center494For-profit
Mission Hills Post Acute Care475For-profit

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in San Diego County, CA?

83 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in San Diego County, California.

What is the best-rated nursing home in San Diego County, CA?

Arbor Hills Nursing Center has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 34 nursing homes in San Diego County, CA have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.

Do any nursing homes in San Diego County, CA have CMS warnings?

4 nursing homes here have a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Edgemoor Hospital, Magnolia Post Acute Care, St. Pauls Health Care Center, San Diego Post-Acute Center. Check each facility page for details.

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