NPPES file of Aug 9, 2026

Nursing Homes in California

1,165 Medicare-certified nursing homes in California; CMS rates 1,153 of them, 23.8% with 5 stars and 16.4% with 1. Listed highest-rated first, page 13 of 24.

CMS Care Compare nursing home file processed Jul 1, 2026 · method · Care Compare on CMS.gov →

Written with AI tools from the named public files; every figure is computed from those files (how it is made).

Overall rating, 1,153 rated homes

  1. 5 stars274
  2. 4 stars236
  3. 3 stars245
  4. 2 stars209
  5. 1 star189

Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, overall rating, California; file processed Jul 1, 2026. 12 homes are not rated (newly certified or withheld).

Compare California's homes

  1. Staffing: nurse hours per resident
  2. Inspections: deficiencies and fines
  3. Staffing, every state ranked
  4. Deficiencies, every state ranked

California nursing homes, highest-rated first

  1. Villa Mesa Care CenterUpland, CA · 99 beds · San Bernardino CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 3 of 5
  2. Extended Care Hospital OF RiversideRiverside, CA · 99 beds · Riverside CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  3. Golden Hill Post AcuteSan Diego, CA · 99 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  4. Menifee Lakes Post AcuteSun City, CA · 99 beds · Riverside CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  5. Orchard Post AcuteFresno, CA · 99 beds · Fresno CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  6. West Haven HealthcareWest Covina, CA · 99 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  7. Mission Palms Healthcare CenterWestminster, CA · 99 beds · Orange CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  8. San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation CentBakersfield, CA · 99 beds · Kern CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  9. WE Care Skilled Nursing - FremontFremont, CA · 99 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  10. Laurel Convalescent HospitalFontana, CA · 99 beds · San Bernardino CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  11. Emmanuel Post Acute Care - HaywardHayward, CA · 99 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  12. Arlington Gardens Care CenterRiverside, CA · 99 beds · Riverside CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  13. Crestwood Wellness and Recovery CenterRedding, CA · 99 beds · Shasta CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  14. View Park Convalescent CenterLos Angeles, CA · 99 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  15. Vineyard Post AcutePetaluma, CA · 99 beds · Sonoma CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  16. Auburn Oaks Care CenterAuburn, CA · 99 beds · Placer CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  17. Rancho Mirage Health And Rehabilitation CenterRancho Mirage, CA · 99 beds · Riverside CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  18. Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterLaguna Hills, CA · 99 beds · Orange CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  19. Vintage Faire Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterModesto, CA · 99 beds · Stanislaus CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  20. Casa DE Las CampanasSan Diego, CA · 99 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  21. River Valley Care CenterLive Oak, CA · 99 beds · Sutter CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  22. Simi Healthcare CenterSimi Valley, CA · 99 beds · Ventura CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  23. Park View Nursing And SubacuteReseda, CA · 99 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  24. Desert Mountain Care CenterIndio, CA · 99 beds · Riverside CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  25. Bishop Care CenterBishop, CA · 99 beds · Inyo CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  26. Grand Oaks CareTulare, CA · 99 beds · Tulare CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  27. Sierra Vista HealthcareFresno, CA · 99 beds · Fresno CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  28. Good Samaritan Rehab And Care CenterStockton, CA · 98 beds · San Joaquin CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  29. National City Post AcuteNational City, CA · 98 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  30. Linwood Meadows Care CenterVisalia, CA · 98 beds · Tulare CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  31. Palomar Heights Post AcuteEscondido, CA · 98 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  32. Alhambra Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LPAlhambra, CA · 97 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  33. West Covina Healthcare CenterWest Covina, CA · 97 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  34. Brookside Healthcare CenterRedlands, CA · 97 beds · San Bernardino CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  35. Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare CenterEl Cajon, CA · 96 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  36. Valley View Post AcuteEl Monte, CA · 96 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  37. Garfield Neurobehavioral CenterOakland, CA · 96 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 3 of 5
  38. Monterey Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LPRosemead, CA · 96 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  39. Alamitos Belmont Health And RehabilitationLong Beach, CA · 94 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  40. Bay Marina Post AcuteOakland, CA · 94 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  41. Holiday Manor Care CenterCanoga Park, CA · 94 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  42. Guardian Rehabilitation HospitalLos Angeles, CA · 93 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  43. Sunnyview Care CenterLos Angeles, CA · 93 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 3 of 5
  44. Autumn Hills Health Care CenterGlendale, CA · 92 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  45. Culver West Health CenterLos Angeles, CA · 91 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 3 of 5
  46. Rocky Point Care CenterLakeport, CA · 90 beds · Lake CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5
  47. Fidelity Health CareEl Monte, CA · 90 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  48. Mount Miguel Covenant VillageSpring Valley, CA · 90 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  49. Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center D/P SnfLos Angeles, CA · 89 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 3 of 5
  50. Driftwood Healthcare Center - HaywardHayward, CA · 88 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 2 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 3 of 5

How to read this list

California hosts 1,165 Medicare-certified nursing homes that participate in the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, each tracked by a unique six-digit CMS Certification Number (CCN) and evaluated on Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures components. Certification is required for any long-term care facility that bills Medicare or Medicaid for skilled nursing services, so this roster functions as a near-complete directory of the state's licensed SNF (skilled nursing facility) beds, excluded are assisted-living residences, independent-living communities, and memory-care units that operate outside the Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement system. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.

The facilities on this page are paginated across 24 pages (50 per page) and sorted by CMS Overall Star Rating with highest-rated homes first, so if you're searching for the top-performing nursing homes in California you can read from the top; if you're researching a specific facility name, use browser find or the search tool. Each listing shows the Overall star, the three component ratings (Health, Staffing, Quality), bed count, and county, drill into the facility's profile page for full deficiency counts, inspection cycle history, RN hours per resident per day, fines, and Special Focus or abuse-icon flags. Remember that identical Overall stars can mask very different underlying profiles: a 4-star facility with 1-star Staffing reads differently than a 4-star facility with 4-star Staffing.

CMS refreshes the Five-Star dataset monthly as new state surveys are uploaded, so ratings can shift; the figures here come from the file CMS processed on Jul 1, 2026. Important: PlainDoctor presents these ratings exactly as CMS publishes them at data.cms.gov - no custom scoring, no rankings, no editorial adjustments. This directory is a starting point for research, not a placement recommendation or medical advice; choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a high-stakes healthcare decision that should involve in-person tours, staff interviews, reading the full survey deficiency reports, and consulting licensed clinicians, hospital discharge planners, and elder-care attorneys or advisors who understand the financial and Medicaid implications.

States with the most nursing homes

  1. Texas1,177
  2. Ohio922
  3. Florida694
  4. Illinois667
  5. Pennsylvania656

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Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov).

Figures on PlainDoctor are read from the federal files each page names (CMS NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments; the HHS-OIG exclusion list only as counts) and from Census population estimates, with the file date shown beside them. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jul 1, 2026.