Best Nursing Homes - California

By Newsweek

There are more than 47 million Americans age 65 and older today—and 14 more will reach that age in the two minutes it takes you to read this.

Taking good care of aging family members is something we all want to get right. But it's not easy. In the U.S. today, the median cost of a private room in a nursing home is more than $100,000 a year—a staggering burden for even well-off families. Added to the undeniable financial strain: the emotional and physical cost to caregivers, exorbitant in its own way.

"Family care of frail elderly people has been linked to significant negative consequences for caregivers' mental health," one study reported, and "feelings of guilt are significantly related to caregiver distress."

By 2030, the 65+ demographic will account for more than 20 percent of U.S. residents, and studies say that 70 percent of them will need some kind of long-term care. The oldest baby boomers are already in their 70s. In short, the need for safe and reliable elder care is only growing.

That's why Newsweek partnered with the respected global data research firm Statista Inc. to establish a ranking of Best Nursing Homes. We analyzed over 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. and have recognized award-winners in 20 states. In total, the state lists contain 406 unique nursing homes, from three in Missouri to 63 in New York. We note which accept Medicare or Medicaid, and which offer continuing care. You can find the full list below, selecting the corresponding State on the dropdown menu.

Beloved elders deserve the best care their families can provide. We hope the rankings here can help make these difficult decisions easier.

Rank	Nursing Home	City	Hospital beds	Additional Information
1	Edgemoor Hospital Department Skilled Nursing Facility	Santee, CA	192	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
2	Porterville Developmental Center	Porterville, CA	201	Accept Medicare, Resident Council
3	Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility	Alameda, CA	181	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
4	ManorCare Health Services-Walnut Creek	Walnut Creek, CA	155	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
5	Shoreline Care Center	Oxnard, CA	193	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
6	MPTF	Woodland Hills, CA	195	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
7	South Pasadena Care Center	South Pasadena, CA	156	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
8	Tunnell Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	San Francisco, CA	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
9	English Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Modesto, CA	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
10	Vienna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	Lodi, CA	150	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
11	Reo Vista Healthcare Center	San Diego, CA	162	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
12	Crestwood Stockton	Stockton, CA	190	Accept Medicare, Resident Council
13	Vale Healthcare Center	San Pablo, CA	202	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
14	Veterans Home of California - Yountville	Yountville, CA	301	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, No Resident and Family Council
15	Ararat Nursing Facility	Mission Hills, CA	254	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
16	La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	La Jolla, CA	161	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
17	Mission View Health Center	San Luis Obispo, CA	162	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
18	Norwood Pines Alzheimer's Care Center	Sacramento, CA	161	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
19	Willow Creek Healthcare Center	Clovis, CA	159	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
20	Victoria Care Center	Ventura, CA	188	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
21	Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista	Chula Vista, CA	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Resident Council
22	Life Care Center of Vista	Vista, CA	176	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
23	South Coast Post Acute	Santa Ana, CA	255	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
24	Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center	El Cajon, CA	151	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
25	Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	San Diego, CA	194	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Resident Council
26	Villa Rancho Bernardo	San Diego, CA	299	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
27	Alto Lucero Transitional Care	Santa Barbara, CA	156	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
28	San Diego Post-Acute	El Cajon, CA	240	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
29	Crestwood Modesto	Modesto, CA	194	Accept Medicare, Resident Council
30	Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital	Alameda, CA	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
31	Crown Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Alameda, CA	151	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
32	Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation	Los Alamitos, CA	194	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
33	Golden Living Center - Fresno	Fresno, CA	232	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
34	Escondido Post Acute Rehab	Escondido, CA	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council

Continuing Care Retirement Community	Part independent living, part assisted living and part skilled nursing home, CCRCs offer a tiered approach to the aging process, accommodating residents' changing needs. Upon entering, healthy adults can reside independently in single-family homes, apartments or condominiums. When assistance with everyday activities becomes necessary, they can move into assisted living or nursing care facilities.
Family Council	A family council operates by and for families of persons who live in nursing homes and boarding care homes. Family Council participants advocate for the well-being of their relatives by partnering with them in promoting and enhancing quality of daily life.
Resident Council	A resident council is an independent, organized group of persons living in a nursing facility who meet on a regular basis to discuss concerns, develop suggestions, and plan activities.

Footnotes:

The survey data in Arizona was not reliable and thus this data was not used. The rating is based on CMS data only.

The survey for this facility was not reliable and thus this data was not used. The rating is based on CMS data only.