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Best Nursing Homes in California, Graded A–F — page 38
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)
926
Ashby Care Center - Berkeley, CA · 31 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 96) — bottom quarter
- $66,134 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5108419494
Berkeley, Alameda County
Medicaid
927
Inglewood Health Care Center - Inglewood, 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
- 33 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 272) — bottom quarter
- $27,356 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3106779114
Inglewood, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
928
Socal Post-Acute Care - Whittier, CA · 59 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
- 16 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 68) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5626980451
Whittier, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
929
Royal Gardens Healthcare - Alhambra, CA · 43 beds · for profit - individual CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 32 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 164) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6262897809
Alhambra, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
930
Highland Park Skilled Nursing And Wellness Center - Los Angeles, CA · 59 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 21 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 96) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3232546125
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
931
Temple City Healthcare - Temple City, CA · 59 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 31 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 152) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6264433028
Temple City, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
932
Manresa Healthcare Center - Watsonville, CA · 59 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
8317223581
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County
Medicaid
933
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center - Paramount, CA · 173 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 2.8 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 30 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 264) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5626335111
Paramount, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
934
Culver West Health Center - Los Angeles, CA · 91 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
- 15 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56) — above median
- $117,037 in fines in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3103909506
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
935
Fortuna Rehabilitation And Wellness Center, Lp - Fortuna, CA · 104 beds · for profit - partnership CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 26 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 144) — bottom quarter
- $117,116 in fines in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
7077254467
Fortuna, Humboldt County
Medicaid
936
Four Seasons Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp - North Hollywood, CA · 201 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 56 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 312) — bottom quarter
- $87,215 in fines in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
8189851814
North Hollywood, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
Special Focus Facility
937
Brighton Care Center - Pasadena, CA · 99 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
- 21 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 112) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6267989125
Pasadena, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
938
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District - Chowchilla, CA · 29 beds · non profit - other 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 48) — above median
- $112,195 in fines in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5596653781
Chowchilla, Madera County
Medicaid
939
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center - Newhall, CA · 99 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 23 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 116) — bottom quarter
- $118,170 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6612593660
Newhall, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
940
Yucaipa Hills Post Acute - Yucaipa, CA · 82 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
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — top 10%
- $31,899 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
9097952421
Yucaipa, San Bernardino County
Medicaid
941
Woodland Post-Acute - Woodland, CA · 91 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
- 17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 108) — below median
- $14,302 in fines in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5306629643
Woodland, Yolo County
Medicaid
942
Willow Pass Healthcare Center - Concord, CA · 81 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 132) — bottom quarter
- $45,702 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
9256899222
Concord, Contra Costa County
Medicaid
943
Desert Springs Post Acute - Palm Desert, CA · 178 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
- 32 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 176) — bottom quarter
- $74,424 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
7603410261
Palm Desert, Riverside County
Medicaid
944
The Meadows On Sunset Post Acute - Los Angeles, CA · 159 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
- 45 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 315) — bottom quarter
- $21,681 in fines in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3236633951
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
945
Bay Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, Lp - Long Beach, CA · 70 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 92) — below median
- $33,030 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5626344693
Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
946
Princeton Manor Healthcare Center, Llc - Oakland, CA · 82 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 72) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5102612628
Oakland, Alameda County
Medicaid
947
Huntington Healthcare Center - Los Angeles, CA · 99 beds · for profit - corporation 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 60) — above median
- $13,635 in fines in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3232255991
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
948
Astoria Healthcare Center - Sylmar, CA · 218 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 64 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 469) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
8183675881
Sylmar, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
Special Focus Facility
949
Elmwood Care Center - Berkeley, CA · 74 beds · for profit - individual CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 108) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5106652800
Berkeley, Alameda County
Medicaid
950
The Redwoods, A Community Of Seniors - Mill Valley, CA · 58 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 88) — bottom quarter
- $103,054 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
4153832741
Mill Valley, Marin 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)