San Diego County · California

5-star overall rated nursing homes in San Diego County

Nursing homes here with a 5-star CMS overall rating — the government’s highest summary rating. This page lists 37 matching facilities — about 45% of the 82 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

37 shown82 in San Diego CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 37 matching facilities, about 45% of the 82 CMS-tracked facilities in San Diego County. Across the county, 7 hold a 1-star overall rating and 5 currently show the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 3.9, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
37
about 45% of the county
Facilities in county
82
1-star overall (CMS)
7
CMS abuse icon shown
5
Federal penalty records
$1,213,497
Payment denial records
7
Higher-severity citations
37

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across San Diego County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How San Diego County facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star37 · 46%
4 star17 · 21%
3 star16 · 20%
2 star4 · 5%
1 star7 · 9%
Not rated1
81 rated · 1 not rated by CMS · 82 total

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

San Diego
8
La Mesa
4
National City
4
Escondido
4
El Cajon
3
Carlsbad
2
Poway
2
Chula Vista
2
Lemon Grove
1
Oceanside
1
Lakeside
1
Santee
1
Other 4 cities
4
37 matching facilities across 16 cities in San Diego County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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CMS overall
37 facilities — showing 25
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
CCN 055114
La Mesa, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$12,831
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute
CCN 555746
San Diego, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$110,088
Bella Vista Health Center
CCN 555870
Lemon Grove, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Bradley Court
CCN 555140
El Cajon, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Carlsbad by the Sea
CCN 056496
Carlsbad, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 555263
National City, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$10,188
Escondido Post Acute
CCN 056040
Escondido, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
CCN 055964
National City, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$297,367
Glenbrook
CCN 555806
Carlsbad, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$9,311
Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF
CCN 555572
La Mesa, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Grossmont Post Acute Care
CCN 055632
La Mesa, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$11,466
Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF
CCN 05A292
San Diego, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
CCN 055975
National City, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Jacob Healthcare Center
CCN 055508
San Diego, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
CCN 055286
San Diego, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$4,893
La Mesa Healthcare Center
CCN 055488
La Mesa, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
La Paloma Healthcare Center
CCN 055335
Oceanside, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Lakeside Special Care Center
CCN 555887
Lakeside, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community
CCN 555906
Escondido, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Ocean View Post Acute
CCN 555427
Escondido, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Paradise Valley Health Care
CCN 056388
National City, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$10,036
Parkside Health and Wellness Center
CCN 555596
El Cajon, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Poway Healthcare Center
CCN 555136
Poway, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Redwood Terrace Health Center
CCN 555146
Escondido, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility
CCN 555928
San Diego, CACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$33,238
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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in San Diego County, California?

This dataset includes 82 CMS-certified nursing homes in San Diego County, California, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 7 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 5 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists 5-star overall rated nursing homes — 37 matching facilities in San Diego County, California, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

How can I compare nursing homes in San Diego County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in San Diego County with official sources?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.