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Best Nursing Homes in California, Graded A–F — page 42
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)
1026
Santa Fe Lodge - El Monte, CA · 46 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 15 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 92) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 29 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6264484248
El Monte, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1027
Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, Llc - El Cajon, 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
- 15 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 100) — below median
- $14,015 in fines in 3 years
DScore 28 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6194471020
El Cajon, San Diego County
Medicaid
1028
Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, Llc - Norwalk, CA · 99 beds · for profit - corporation 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 112) — below median
- $72,794 in fines in 3 years
DScore 28 · Below averageSee Full Grade
5628686791
Norwalk, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1029
New Bethany Skilled Nursing - Los Banos, CA · 35 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 16 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 136) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 28 · Below averageSee Full Grade
2098278949
Los Banos, Merced County
Medicaid
1030
Alta View Post Acute - Los Angeles, 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
- 24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 144) — bottom quarter
- $174,736 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
DScore 28 · Below averageSee Full Grade
2133809175
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1031
Mayflower Care Center - El Monte, CA · 59 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 76) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
DScore 28 · Below averageSee Full Grade
6265791602
El Monte, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1032
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Torrance, CA · 99 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 76) — below median
- $22,601 in fines in 3 years
DScore 28 · Below averageSee Full Grade
3103714628
Torrance, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1033
Ararat Nursing Facility - Mission Hills, CA · 254 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 56 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 447) — bottom quarter
- $407,175 in fines in 3 years, 5 payment denials
FScore 28 · PoorSee Full Grade
8188371800
Mission Hills, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
Special Focus Facility
1034
Millbrae Care Center - Millbrae, CA · 140 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 100) — above median
- $7,045 in fines in 3 years
FScore 28 · PoorSee Full Grade
6506895784
Millbrae, San Mateo County
Medicaid
1035
Brighton Place San Diego - San Diego, CA · 99 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
- 20 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 108) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
FScore 28 · PoorSee Full Grade
6192632166
San Diego, San Diego County
Medicaid
1036
California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Palm Springs, CA · 80 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
- 19 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 108) — below median
- $82,845 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
FScore 28 · PoorSee Full Grade
7603252937
Palm Springs, Riverside County
Medicaid
1037
Red Bluff Health Care Center - Red Bluff, CA · 58 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 15 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 100) — bottom quarter
- $31,757 in fines in 3 years
FScore 28 · PoorSee Full Grade
5305276232
Red Bluff, Tehama County
Medicaid
1038
Sharon Care Center - Los Angeles, CA · 86 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
- 49 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 244) — bottom quarter
- $76,540 in fines in 3 years
FScore 28 · PoorSee Full Grade
3236552023
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1039
Royal Vista Care Center - San Gabriel, 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
- 28 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 160) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
6262895365
San Gabriel, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1040
Vernon Healthcare Center - Los Angeles, 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
- 29 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 116) — bottom quarter
- $178,438 in fines in 3 years, 2 payment denials
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
3232324895
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1041
Playa Del Rey Center - Playa Del Rey, 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
- 30 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 136) — bottom quarter
- $16,149 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
3108234694
Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1042
Sage Post Acute - Hayward, CA · 99 beds · for profit - individual CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — above median
- $4,938 in fines in 3 years
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
5105383866
Hayward, Alameda County
Medicaid
1043
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital - Temple City, CA · 391 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 38 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 184) — bottom quarter
- $234,187 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
6265790310
Temple City, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
Special Focus Facility
1044
Napa Community Health Center - Napa, CA · 49 beds · for profit - individual CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 5.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 23 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 252) — bottom quarter
- $48,355 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
7072247925
Napa, Napa County
Medicaid
1045
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center - Brawley, CA · 99 beds · government - hospital district 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 128) — bottom quarter
- $105,430 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
7603445431
Brawley, Imperial County
Medicaid
1046
Lynwood Post Acute Care Center - Lynwood, 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
- 30 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 120) — bottom quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
3105372500
Lynwood, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1047
Los Feliz Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp - Los Angeles, CA · 131 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 39 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 212) — bottom quarter
- $58,006 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
3236661544
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1048
St. Pauls Health Care Center - San Diego, CA · 59 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 27 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 160) — bottom quarter
- $44,890 in fines in 3 years
FScore 26 · PoorSee Full Grade
6192398687
San Diego, San Diego County
Medicaid
1049
Dreier's Nursing Care Center - Glendale, CA · 53 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 16 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 80) — below median
- $48,700 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
FScore 26 · PoorSee Full Grade
8182421183
Glendale, Los Angeles County
Medicaid
1050
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center - Santa Monica, CA · 144 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
- 47 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 248) — bottom quarter
- $143,164 in fines in 3 years, 2 payment denials
FScore 26 · PoorSee Full Grade
3102552800
Santa Monica, 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)