Last Updated: November 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in California

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in California, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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California at a Glance

1,162
Total Facilities
3.1
Average Rating
0.51
Avg RN Hours/Day
23.0%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
218
18.8%
(4-Star)
208
17.9%
(3-Star)
191
16.4%
(2-Star)
205
17.6%
(1-Star)
173
14.9%

About Nursing Homes in California

California has 1,162 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.1 stars. 218 facilities (18.8%) earn the top five-star rating. Facilities in California average 0.51 RN hours per resident per day.

Staff turnover averages 23.0% across California facilities, below the national average of 46.8%. Lower turnover rates are associated with better continuity of care and higher quality ratings.

All nursing homes in California are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Browse by City in California

View nursing homes in specific cities across California. Each city page shows facilities ranked by quality.

LOS ANGELES
78 facilities
LONG BEACH
24 facilities
SACRAMENTO
22 facilities
SAN DIEGO
21 facilities
SAN JOSE
19 facilities
FRESNO
18 facilities
OAKLAND
18 facilities
RIVERSIDE
18 facilities
SAN FRANCISCO
18 facilities
HAYWARD
16 facilities
ANAHEIM
14 facilities
PASADENA
14 facilities
STOCKTON
14 facilities
GLENDALE
13 facilities
EL CAJON
12 facilities
SANTA MONICA
12 facilities
TORRANCE
12 facilities
EL MONTE
11 facilities
SAN BERNARDINO
11 facilities
BAKERSFIELD
10 facilities
MODESTO
9 facilities
POMONA
9 facilities
CARMICHAEL
8 facilities
GARDENA
8 facilities
REDDING
8 facilities
SANTA ANA
8 facilities

🏆 Top 10 Nursing Homes by City

See our expert rankings of the best facilities in major cities across California.

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All Nursing Homes in California

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SAN FRANCISCO TOWERS

1661 PINE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

Phone: (415)447-5505

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 27 | Est. Occupancy: 59% (~11 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

CARLSBAD BY THE SEA

2855 CARLSBAD BLVD, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

Phone: (760)720-4580

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 33 | Est. Occupancy: 84% (~5 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

MOUNT SAN ANTONIO GARDENS

900 E. HARRISON AVE, POMONA, CA 91767

Phone: (909)624-5061

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 64 | Est. Occupancy: 58% (~27 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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National State Rankings

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Low Staff Turnover

California's 23.0% turnover is below the national average of 46.8%.

📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

California averages 0.51 RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

Essential questions to ask and red flags to watch for when visiting California facilities.

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Warning Signs of Neglect

Critical red flags that indicate neglect, abuse, or substandard care at any facility.

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Decoding CMS Data

Learn how to read health inspections, quality measures, and compliance reports.

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