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Best Nursing Homes in California, Graded A–F — page 29
All 1,154 graded Medicare-certified nursing homes in California, scored from CMS Care Compare — nurse staffing, health inspections, quality measures and penalties — against California peers of the same size. Grades are computed, never edited, and every input is shown on the facility page.
CMS data as of Aug 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026
All California
Los Angeles (77)Long Beach (25)Sacramento (23)San Diego (21)San Jose (19)Fresno (18)Oakland (18)Riverside (18)San Francisco (17)
701
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center - Gardena, CA · 98 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 16 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 68) — above median
- $17,088 in fines in 3 years
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
3105320700
Gardena, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
702
Kern River Transitional Care - Bakersfield, CA · 140 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 164) — below median
- $77,720 in fines in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
6613259900
Bakersfield, Kern County
Medicaid
703
Almond Vista Healthcare - Modesto, CA · 175 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 18 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 164) — below median
- $25,881 in fines in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
2095771055
Modesto, Stanislaus County
Medicaid
704
Arcadia Care Center - Arcadia, CA · 164 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 27 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 144) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
6264452170
Arcadia, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
705
Elk Grove Post Acute - Elk Grove, CA · 136 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 116) — below median
- $8,824 in fines in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
9166859525
Elk Grove, Sacramento County
Medicaid
706
El Centro Post-Acute Care - El Centro, CA · 123 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — above median
- $10,254 in fines in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
7603528471
El Centro, Imperial County
Medicaid
707
Emmanuel Post Acute Care - Hayward - Hayward, CA · 99 beds · for profit - individual CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 18 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 104) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
5107821845
Hayward, Alameda County
Medicaid
708
Alta Gardens Care Center - Garden Grove, CA · 129 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 28 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 128) — below median
- $8,278 in fines in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
7145306322
Garden Grove, Orange County
Medicaid
709
College Vista Post-Acute - Los Angeles, CA · 49 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40) — above median
- $43,568 in fines in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
3232578151
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
710
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr - Whittier, CA · 160 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 29 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 144) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
5629477817
Whittier, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
711
Glendale Healthcare Center - Glendale, CA · 48 beds · for profit - individual CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
8182465516
Glendale, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
712
Whittier Pacific Care Center - Whittier, CA · 105 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- 18 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 96) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
5626935240
Whittier, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
713
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center - Oakland, CA · 96 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 123) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
5102619191
Oakland, Alameda County
Medicaid
714
The Royal Home - El Cajon, CA · 19 beds · for profit - individual CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 80) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
6194433886
El Cajon, San Diego County
Medicaid
715
Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center - Concord, CA · 99 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 88) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
9258251300
Concord, Contra Costa County
Medicaid
716
Shields Richmond Nursing Center - Richmond, CA · 84 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 16 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
5102338513
Richmond, Contra Costa County
Medicaid
717
South Pasadena Care Center - South Pasadena, CA · 156 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 30 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 152) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
6263990358
South Pasadena, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
718
Mainplace Post Acute - Orange, CA · 169 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 27 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 148) — below median
- $16,988 in fines in 3 years
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
7149786800
Orange, Orange County
Medicaid
719
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center - El Cajon, CA · 151 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32) — top 10%
- $33,732 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
6194420544
El Cajon, San Diego County
Medicaid
720
Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center - Long Beach, CA · 81 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 16 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56) — above median
- $60,763 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
5624340974
Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
721
Stoney Point Healthcare Center - Chatsworth, CA · 132 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 22 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 104) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
8188828233
Chatsworth, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
722
Jurupa Hills Post Acute - Riverside, CA · 143 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 20 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 116) — below median
- $60,945 in fines in 3 years
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
9516812200
Riverside, Riverside County
Medicaid
723
Pasadena Park Healthcare And Wellness Center - Pasadena, CA · 99 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- 14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
6264634105
Pasadena, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
724
The Hills Healthcare Center - Sunland, CA · 67 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
8183537800
Sunland, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
725
Royal Oaks Manor-Bradbury Oaks - Duarte, CA · 48 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 64) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
6263599371
Duarte, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
California nursing homes by city
Los Angeles (77)Long Beach (25)Sacramento (23)San Diego (21)San Jose (19)Fresno (18)Oakland (18)Riverside (18)San Francisco (17)Hayward (16)Anaheim (14)Stockton (14)Glendale (13)Pasadena (13)El Cajon (12)Santa Monica (12)Torrance (12)El Monte (11)San Bernardino (11)Bakersfield (10)Modesto (9)Pomona (9)Carmichael (8)Gardena (8)