CMS Data · 2026
California Nursing Home Staffing Ratios
State average: 4.12 total HPRD · 0.82 RN · 0.68 LPN · 2.62 CNA
California vs. National Average
Bar = California average. Marker line = U.S. national average. Source: CMS PBJ 2024.
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California Nursing Home Staffing — Top 50 Facilities
Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for detailed staffing data.
Fairfield Post Acute Rehabilitation
Fairfield, CA · For profit
5★
4★
4.30
1.04
MOUNT SAN ANTONIO GARDENS
POMONA, CA · Non profit
5★
3★
6.45
0.74
Mary Health of the Sick Convalescent & Nursing Hos
Newbury Park, CA · Non profit
5★
5★
4.86
0.87
VILLA CORONADO D/P SNF
CORONADO, CA · Non profit
5★
5★
7.75
2.00
Mission View Health Center
San Luis Obispo, CA · For profit
5★
5★
5.74
0.77
YUBA CITY POST ACUTE
YUBA CITY, CA · For profit
5★
3★
4.11
0.38
Creekside Healthcare Center
SAN PABLO, CA · For profit
5★
5★
4.95
1.58
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
LA MESA, CA · For profit
5★
2★
4.16
0.53
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
LINDA MAR CARE CENTER
PACIFICA, CA · For profit
5★
4★
4.41
0.86
Grand Terrace Health Care Center
Grand Terrace, CA · For profit
5★
3★
4.48
0.45
Redlands Healthcare Center
Redlands, CA · For profit
4★
2★
4.22
0.45
COUNTRY MANOR HEALTHCARE
LAKE VIEW TERRACE, CA · For profit
4★
5★
4.23
0.78
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
EDGEMOOR HOSPITAL
SANTEE, CA · Government
4★
5★
6.60
1.64
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
EISENBERG VILLAGE
RESEDA, CA · Non profit
4★
5★
4.99
0.46
ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
RIVERSIDE, CA · For profit
4★
1★
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PALMS CARE CENTER
CHOWCHILLA, CA · For profit
4★
3★
4.32
0.31
PLEASANT HILL POST ACUTE
PLEASANT HILL, CA · For profit
4★
3★
4.10
0.60
MORAGA POST ACUTE
MORAGA, CA · For profit
4★
1★
3.96
0.43
SOUTH MARIN HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
GREENBRAE, CA · For profit
4★
4★
4.39
0.80
BANCROFT HEALTHCARE CENTER
SAN LEANDRO, CA · For profit
4★
1★
3.59
0.15
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ
SANTA CRUZ, CA · For profit
4★
4★
3.99
0.63
HOLLENBECK PALMS
LOS ANGELES, CA · Non profit
4★
5★
4.65
0.85
BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE
LONG BEACH, CA · For profit
4★
4★
4.41
0.35
RIVER VIEW POST ACUTE
MODESTO, CA · For profit
3★
3★
4.43
0.46
REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE
SANTA CRUZ, CA · For profit
3★
4★
4.37
0.81
MOTION PICTURE AND T.V. HOSP D/P SNF
WOODLAND HILLS, CA · Non profit
3★
5★
5.17
0.52
GOOD SAMARITAN REHAB AND CARE CENTER
STOCKTON, CA · For profit
3★
4★
4.00
0.42
RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
PICO RIVERA, CA · For profit
3★
3★
4.01
0.42
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER
EL CAJON, CA · For profit
3★
2★
4.16
0.46
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
ROSECRANS CARE CENTER
GARDENA, CA · For profit
3★
3★
4.01
0.36
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
SUNSET MANOR CONV HOSP
EL MONTE, CA · For profit
3★
3★
4.49
0.45
FOUNTAIN VIEW SUBACUTE AND NURSING CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA · For profit
3★
2★
4.31
0.54
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
WEST PICO TERRACE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE LP
LOS ANGELES, CA · For profit
3★
1★
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PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE
NEWPORT BEACH, CA · For profit
3★
2★
4.09
0.39
Los Banos Post Acute
LOS BANOS, CA · For profit
2★
2★
3.99
0.27
The Beach Post-Acute
LONG BEACH, CA · For profit
2★
3★
3.99
0.42
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
PINE GROVE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE, LP
SAN GABRIEL, CA · For profit
2★
1★
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PARKWAY HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION
LA MESA, CA · For profit
2★
4★
4.01
0.39
CHINO VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTE
POMONA, CA · For profit
2★
4★
3.74
0.40
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
EUREKA REHABILITATION & WELLNESS CENTER, LP
EUREKA, CA · For profit
1★
1★
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⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
THE EARLWOOD
TORRANCE, CA · For profit
1★
2★
3.86
0.30
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
Maple Healthcare Center
LOS ANGELES, CA · For profit
1★
3★
4.11
0.43
⚠ 6 CMS fines on record
CALIFORNIA POST-ACUTE CARE
LYNWOOD, CA · For profit
1★
1★
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⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
WESTWOOD POST ACUTE CARE
LOS ANGELES, CA · For profit
1★
1★
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⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER
ESCONDIDO, CA · For profit
1★
1★
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SEACREST POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER
SAN PEDRO, CA · For profit
1★
4★
4.29
0.46
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
Spring Valley Post Acute LLC
Victorville, CA · For profit
1★
4★
4.61
0.40
⚠ 15 CMS fines on record
CORAL COVE POST ACUTE
LONG BEACH, CA · For profit
1★
1★
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⚠ 3 CMS fines on record
RIVERBANK POST-ACUTE
RIVERBANK, CA · For profit
1★
2★
3.84
0.31
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
ROYAL VISTA CARE CENTER
SAN GABRIEL, CA · For profit
1★
2★
4.23
0.43
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the nursing home staffing requirements in California?
- CMS requires all California nursing homes to meet the federal minimums of 3.48 total nursing HPRD and 0.55 RN HPRD with 24-hour RN presence. California's state average of 4.12 total HPRD is at or above the national average of 3.89.
- What is the average RN staffing level in California nursing homes?
- California nursing homes average 0.82 RN hours per resident per day — above the U.S. national average of 0.69. Individual facilities vary widely; use this tool to compare specific nursing homes.
- How do I find the best-staffed nursing home in California?
- Sort by CMS staffing star rating (4–5 stars) and look for total HPRD above 3.89 — especially RN HPRD above 1.0. Also check staff turnover: facilities below 30% annual turnover typically provide more consistent care.
Data: CMS PBJ system via Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 hours. Not a medical recommendation.