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Best Nursing Homes in California, Graded A–F — page 37
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)
901
Meadowood Nursing Center - Clearlake, CA · 99 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 29 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 180) — bottom quarter
- $91,067 in fines in 3 years
DScore 37 · Below averageSee Full Grade
7079947738
Clearlake, Lake County
Medicaid
902
The Beach Post-Acute - Long Beach, CA · 98 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 68) — above median
- $139,865 in fines in 3 years
DScore 37 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5624277493
Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
903
Santa Maria Post Acute - Santa Maria, CA · 55 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 20 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 96) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
8059258877
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County
Medicaid
904
Valley View Post Acute - El Monte, CA · 96 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 21 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 112) — below median
- $24,668 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6264430218
El Monte, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
905
Sunset Villa Post Acute - Long Beach, CA · 199 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
- 29 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 203) — bottom quarter
- $232,696 in fines in 3 years, 2 payment denials
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5624229219
Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
906
Studebaker Healthcare Center - Norwalk, CA · 99 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 40 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 256) — bottom quarter
- $27,378 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5628680591
Norwalk, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
907
La Sierra Care Center - Merced, CA · 68 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
- 12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
2097234224
Merced, Merced County
Medicaid
908
The Bradley Gardens - San Jacinto, CA · 44 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
9516549347
San Jacinto, Riverside County
Medicaid
909
Heritage Manor - Monterey Park, CA · 99 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 23 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 136) — bottom quarter
- $17,940 in fines in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6265733141
Monterey Park, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
910
Indian Canyon Post Acute - Yucca Valley, 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
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
7608534750
Yucca Valley, San Bernardino County
Medicaid
911
Glendale Post Acute Center - Glendale, CA · 136 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 128) — below median
- $161,982 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
8182441133
Glendale, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
912
Morgan Hill Healthcare Center - Morgan Hill, CA · 52 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
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 68) — below median
- $17,261 in fines in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
4087793633
Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County
Medicaid
913
North Pointe Care Center - Sacramento, CA · 161 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 22 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 132) — below median
- $24,115 in fines in 3 years, 2 payment denials
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
9169227177
Sacramento, Sacramento County
Medicaid
914
Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc - Lancaster, CA · 99 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
- 39 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 204) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6619428463
Lancaster, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
915
Evergreen Care Center - Fresno, CA · 49 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5592518244
Fresno, Fresno County
Medicaid
916
North Starr Postacute Care - Turlock, CA · 31 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
2096321075
Turlock, Stanislaus County
Medicaid
917
Broadway By The Sea - Long Beach, CA · 98 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
- 22 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 124) — bottom quarter
- $205,642 in fines in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5624344494
Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
918
Morning Star Post Acute - Clovis, CA · 57 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
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 104) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5592992591
Clovis, Fresno County
Medicaid
919
Pasadena Grove Health Center - Pasadena, CA · 71 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 120) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6267989133
Pasadena, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
920
Maclay Healthcare Center - Sylmar, CA · 141 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
- 48 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 582) — bottom quarter
- $361,118 in fines in 3 years, 5 payment denials
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
8183614455
Sylmar, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
Special Focus Facility
921
Magnolia Post Acute Care - El Cajon, CA · 99 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 100) — below median
- $117,475 in fines in 3 years
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6194428826
El Cajon, San Diego County
Medicaid
922
Santa Fe Post-Acute - Vista, CA · 187 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
- 12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 52) — top quarter
- $64,269 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
7609453033
Vista, San Diego County
Medicaid
923
Golden San Andreas Care Center - San Andreas, CA · 99 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
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 64) — above median
- $91,172 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
2097543823
San Andreas, Calaveras County
Medicaid
924
Eden Healthcare Center - Hayward, CA · 121 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
- 18 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 132) — below median
- $30,870 in fines in 3 years
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5107838150
Hayward, Alameda County
Medicaid
925
Rio Hondo Subacute & Nursing Center - Montebello, CA · 200 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 46 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 268) — bottom quarter
- $411,481 in fines in 3 years, 4 payment denials
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3237245100
Montebello, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
Special Focus Facility
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)