CMS PBJ Data · 2026
San Diego, CA Nursing Home Staffing
21 facilities · City avg 4.61 HPRD · 10 rated 5 stars
21
Facilities
4.61
Avg Total HPRD
0.90
Avg RN HPRD
10/21
5-Star Rated
All Nursing Homes in San Diego
Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for full staffing charts and penalty history.
KEARNY MESA CONVALESCENT AND NURSING HOME
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
5★
2★
4.42
0.85
UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
5★
3★
4.04
0.49
JACOB HEALTHCARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
5★
2★
4.60
0.95
HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF
SAN DIEGO, CA · Government
5★
4★
7.89
3.27
VILLA RANCHO BERNARDO CARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
5★
5★
4.05
0.92
HILLCREST HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
5★
5★
4.09
0.72
THE SPRINGS AT PACIFIC REGENT
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
5★
3★
5.06
0.76
BAYSHIRE TORREY PINES POST-ACUTE
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
5★
3★
4.84
0.77
⚠ 20 CMS fines on record
VI AT LA JOLLA VILLAGE
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
5★
5★
5.24
1.08
RIDGEVIEW SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
5★
5★
5.33
2.16
⚠ 6 CMS fines on record
ARROYO VISTA NURSING CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
4★
1★
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MISSION HILLS POST ACUTE CARE
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
4★
3★
4.32
0.57
BALBOA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
3★
2★
3.79
0.60
GOLDEN HILL POST ACUTE
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
3★
3★
4.24
0.62
REO VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
3★
2★
3.96
0.46
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
CARMEL MOUNTAIN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
3★
3★
5.02
0.96
CASA DE LAS CAMPANAS
SAN DIEGO, CA · Non profit
3★
4★
4.91
0.77
THE SHORES POST-ACUTE
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
3★
4★
3.58
0.31
THE PAVILION AT OCEAN POINT
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
2★
3★
4.13
0.48
ST. PAULS HEALTH CARE CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA · Non profit
2★
4★
4.78
0.93
BRIGHTON PLACE SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO, CA · For profit
1★
1★
3.91
0.33
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average nursing home staffing level in San Diego?
- San Diego nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 4.61 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.90 RN HPRD. The California state average is 4.12 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.
- How do I choose a nursing home in San Diego?
- Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.
- Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in San Diego?
- Yes — California Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for California-specific limits and the look-back period.
Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal via Care Compare. Updated every 24 hours via ISR.