Nursing Homes & Senior Care in California
California is home to 1,164 CMS-certified nursing homes listed in the Care Compare directory, each assigned an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The state's nursing homes carry an average overall rating of 3.18 out of 5 stars.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a relative quality measure with acknowledged limitations. The ratings presented here reflect the May 2026 assessment and should not be interpreted as a recommendation or guarantee of care quality. The system represents one factor among many that influence nursing home selection. Location, the type of specialized care required, an in-person facility visit, and direct conversations with staff members and clinical professionals all play important roles in evaluating a nursing home.
Each facility in this listing displays its overall rating alongside separate scores for health inspections and staffing levels, allowing for quick comparison across these key dimensions. Prospective residents and their families should verify each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making any decisions based on this data.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Showing the first 400 of 1164 facilities in California, sorted by CMS overall rating.
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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.