Nursing homes in San Diego, CA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, San Diego has 21 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.7 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 3.1-star California average. Methodology.
- 21
- Certified homes
- 3.7 ★
- Well above average for CA · California 3.1
- 7
- Five-star homes
- 2,358
- Certified beds
All 21 nursing homes in San Diego, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arroyo Vista Nursing Center | 53 | None | |
| 2 | Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF | 43 | None | |
| 3 | Jacob Healthcare Center | 128 | None | |
| 4 | The Springs at Pacific Regent | 59 | None | |
| 5 | University Care Center | 87 | None | |
| 6 | Vi at la Jolla Village | 60 | None | |
| 7 | Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home | 98 | $5K | |
| 8 | Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 194 | None | |
| 9 | Golden Hill Post Acute | 99 | None | |
| 10 | Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center | 299 | None | |
| 11 | Reo Vista Healthcare Center | 162 | $11K | |
| 12 | Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility | 45 | $33K | |
| 13 | Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | 45 | $110K | |
| 14 | Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 120 | None | |
| 15 | Mission Hills Post Acute Care | 75 | None | |
| 16 | The Shores Post-Acute | 305 | None | |
| 17 | Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center | 96 | $6K | |
| 18 | Brighton Place San Diego | 99 | None | |
| 19 | St. Pauls Health Care Center | 59 | None | |
| 20 | Casa de Las Campanas | 99 | None | |
| 21 | The Pavilion at Ocean Point | 133 | None |
Ratings in San Diego are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in San Diego
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, San Diego, CA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
