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 3 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. Watsonville Post Acute CenterWatsonville, CA · 95 beds · Santa Cruz CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  2. Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SnfSanta Maria, CA · 95 beds · Santa Barbara CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 5 of 5
  3. LA Mesa Healthcare CenterLa Mesa, CA · 94 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  4. Piedmont Gardens Health FacilityOakland, CA · 94 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 5 of 5
  5. Saratoga Retirement Community Health CenterSaratoga, CA · 94 beds · Santa Clara CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 5 of 5
  6. GlenbrookCarlsbad, CA · 94 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  7. Lakeside Special Care CenterLakeside, CA · 94 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  8. LA Paloma Healthcare CenterOceanside, CA · 93 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  9. Central Gardens Post AcuteSan Francisco, CA · 92 beds · San Francisco CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  10. Victorian Post AcuteSan Francisco, CA · 90 beds · San Francisco CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  11. Petaluma Post-Acute RehabilitationPetaluma, CA · 90 beds · Sonoma CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  12. California Park Post AcuteChico, CA · 90 beds · Butte CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  13. Crestwood Treatment CenterFremont, CA · 88 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  14. University Care CenterSan Diego, CA · 87 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  15. Paradise Valley Health CareNational City, CA · 86 beds · San Diego CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  16. Marysville Post-AcuteMarysville, CA · 86 beds · Yuba CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  17. Mission Valley Post AcuteFremont, CA · 85 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  18. Rock Creek Care CenterAuburn, CA · 84 beds · Placer CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  19. Community Convalescent Center OF San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA · 84 beds · San Bernardino CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  20. Modoc Medical Center D/P SnfAlturas, CA · 84 beds · Modoc CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 5 of 5
  21. The Vineyards Healthcare CenterLivermore, CA · 83 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  22. Oxnard Manor Healthcare CenterOxnard, CA · 82 beds · Ventura CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  23. Gridley Post AcuteGridley, CA · 82 beds · Butte CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 5 of 5
  24. Villa Maria Post AcuteSanta Maria, CA · 81 beds · Santa Barbara CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  25. Creekside Healthcare CenterSan Pablo, CA · 80 beds · Contra Costa CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 3 of 5 5 of 5
  26. Valle Verde Health FacilitySanta Barbara, CA · 80 beds · Santa Barbara CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  27. Victoria Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterCosta Mesa, CA · 79 beds · Orange CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 5 of 5
  28. Willows Post AcuteWillows, CA · 79 beds · Glenn CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  29. Shandin Hills Behavior Therapy CenterSan Bernardino, CA · 78 beds · San Bernardino CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  30. Long Beach Post AcuteLong Beach, CA · 78 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  31. Plum Tree Care CenterSan Jose, CA · 76 beds · Santa Clara CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  32. Hayward Gardens Post AcuteHayward, CA · 75 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  33. Community Memorial Continuing Care CenterOjai, CA · 75 beds · Ventura CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  34. Belmont Healthcare CenterBelmont, CA · 74 beds · San Mateo CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  35. Niles Canyon Post AcuteFremont, CA · 73 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 5 of 5
  36. Stonebrook Health And RehabilitationLos Gatos, CA · 73 beds · Santa Clara CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 5 of 5
  37. Clear View SanitariumGardena, CA · 73 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 4 of 5 5 of 5
  38. Creekview Skilled NursingPleasanton, CA · 73 beds · Alameda CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  39. Cloverdale Healthcare CenterCloverdale, CA · 72 beds · Sonoma CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  40. LA Palma Nursing CenterAnaheim, CA · 72 beds · Orange CountyInspections 3 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  41. Ventura Post AcuteVentura, CA · 71 beds · Ventura CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  42. Brookfield Healthcare CenterDowney, CA · 70 beds · Los Angeles CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  43. Northbrook Healthcare CenterWillits, CA · 70 beds · Mendocino CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  44. Summerfield Health Care CenterSanta Rosa, CA · 70 beds · Sonoma CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  45. Spring Lake VillageSanta Rosa, CA · 70 beds · Sonoma CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 5 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  46. Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing CenterVisalia, CA · 70 beds · Tulare CountyInspections 4 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  47. Kings Healthcare & Wellness Center LPHanford, CA · 70 beds · Kings CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 1 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  48. Heritage Park Nursing CenterUpland, CA · 70 beds · San Bernardino CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 of 5
  49. Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLCRiverside, CA · 70 beds · Riverside CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 4 of 5 · Quality 2 of 5 5 of 5
  50. Sun Mar Nursing CenterAnaheim, CA · 69 beds · Orange CountyInspections 5 of 5 · Staffing 3 of 5 · Quality 5 of 5 5 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.