Best Nursing Homes in San Diego, California (2026)

Top 10 facilities ranked by CMS star rating and staffing hours

21 facilities in cityAvg rating: 3.7 / 5

Top 10 Nursing Homes in San Diego

1
KEARNY MESA CONVALESCENT AND NURSING HOME
SAN DIEGO, CA98 beds
5/5
2
UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA87 beds
5/5
3
ARROYO VISTA NURSING CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA53 beds
5/5
4
JACOB HEALTHCARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA128 beds
5/5
5
HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF
SAN DIEGO, CA43 beds
5/5
6
THE SPRINGS AT PACIFIC REGENT
SAN DIEGO, CA59 beds
5/5
7
VI AT LA JOLLA VILLAGE
SAN DIEGO, CA60 beds
5/5
8
BALBOA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA194 beds
4/5
9
GOLDEN HILL POST ACUTE
SAN DIEGO, CA99 beds
4/5
10
REO VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA162 beds
4/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating, then staffing hours. Data updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in San Diego?

Based on CMS data, KEARNY MESA CONVALESCENT AND NURSING HOME ranks first in San Diego with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. See the full ranked list above.

How many nursing homes are in San Diego, California?

There are 21 Medicare/Medicaid certified nursing homes in San Diego, California, with an average CMS rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

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