Best nursing homes in San Diego, CA
There are 21 nursing homes in San Diego, California certified by Medicare. Of the 21 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
Nursing Homes in San Diego, CA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
3022 45th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
For-profit · 53 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★5Much above average2.Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute
13101 Hartfield Ave, San Diego, CA 92130
For-profit · 45 beds · Part of Bayshire Senior Communities
★★★★★5Much above average3.Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF
8060 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
Government · 43 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average4.Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
4033 Sixth Avenue Ext, San Diego, CA 92103
For-profit · 96 beds · Part of Aspen Skilled Healthcare
★★★★★5Much above average5.Jacob Healthcare Center
4075 54th St., San Diego, CA 92105
For-profit · 128 beds · Part of Links Healthcare Group
★★★★★5Much above average6.Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
7675 Family Circle Drive, San Diego, CA 92111
For-profit · 98 beds · Part of Generations Healthcare
★★★★★5Much above average7.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 average8.The Springs at Pacific Regent
3884 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
For-profit · 59 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★5Much above average9.University Care Center
5602 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
For-profit · 87 beds · Part of Pacs Group
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average10.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 average11.Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center
15720 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
For-profit · 299 beds · Part of David Johnson
★★★★★5Much above average12.Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
For-profit · 194 beds · Part of Pacs Group
★★★★★4Above average13.Mission Hills Post Acute Care
3680 Reynard Way, San Diego, CA 92103
For-profit · 75 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★4Above average14.Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
11895 Avenue of Industry, San Diego, CA 92128
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★3Average15.Casa de Las Campanas
18655 W. Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
Non-profit · 99 beds · Part of Life Care Services
★★★★★3Average16.Golden Hill Post Acute
1201 34th St., San Diego, CA 92102
For-profit · 99 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★3Average17.Reo Vista Healthcare Center
6061 Banbury St., San Diego, CA 92139
For-profit · 162 beds · Part of Pacs Group
★★★★★3Average18.The Shores Post-Acute
2828 Meadowlark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
For-profit · 305 beds · Part of Links Healthcare Group
★★★★★3Average19.St. Pauls Health Care Center
235 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Non-profit · 59 beds
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average20.The Pavilion at Ocean Point
3202 Duke Street, San Diego, CA 92110
For-profit · 133 beds · Part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings
★★★★★2Below average21.Brighton Place San Diego
1350 N. Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
For-profit · 99 beds · Part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista Nursing Center | 5 | 53 | For-profit |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | 5 | 45 | For-profit |
| Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF | 5 | 43 | Government |
| Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center | 5 | 96 | For-profit |
| Jacob Healthcare Center | 5 | 128 | For-profit |
| Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home | 5 | 98 | For-profit |
| Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility | 5 | 45 | For-profit |
| The Springs at Pacific Regent | 5 | 59 | For-profit |
| University Care Center | 5 | 87 | For-profit |
| Vi at la Jolla Village | 5 | 60 | For-profit |
| Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center | 5 | 299 | For-profit |
| Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 4 | 194 | For-profit |
| Mission Hills Post Acute Care | 4 | 75 | For-profit |
| Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 3 | 120 | For-profit |
| Casa de Las Campanas | 3 | 99 | Non-profit |
| Golden Hill Post Acute | 3 | 99 | For-profit |
| Reo Vista Healthcare Center | 3 | 162 | For-profit |
| The Shores Post-Acute | 3 | 305 | For-profit |
| St. Pauls Health Care Center | 2 | 59 | Non-profit |
| The Pavilion at Ocean Point | 2 | 133 | For-profit |
| Brighton Place San Diego | 1 | 99 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- La Mesa, CA (8 · 6.7 mi)
- Coronado, CA (1 · 7.4 mi)
- Lemon Grove, CA (2 · 7.5 mi)
- La Jolla, CA (2 · 8 mi)
- National City, CA (5 · 8.8 mi)
- Spring Valley, CA (3 · 8.9 mi)
- Santee, CA (2 · 9.5 mi)
- El Cajon, CA (12 · 10.9 mi)
- Lakeside, CA (1 · 12.5 mi)
- Chula Vista, CA (3 · 12.9 mi)
- Poway, CA (3 · 14.5 mi)
- Encinitas, CA (3 · 18.9 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in San Diego, CA?
21 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in San Diego, California.
What is the best-rated nursing home in San Diego, CA?
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 11 nursing homes in San Diego, 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, CA have CMS warnings?
1 nursing home here has a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: St. Pauls Health Care Center. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)