Nursing homes in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA has 21 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 11 have a 5-star overall rating, and 4 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing home	Overall rating	Health inspections	Staffing	Quality measures	Beds	Fines
Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF8060 Frost St · Government - Hospital district	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	43	None
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home7675 Family Circle Drive · For profit - Limited Liability company	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	98	None
The Springs at Pacific Regent3884 Nobel Drive · For profit - Limited Liability company	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	59	None
VI at la Jolla Village4171 Las Palmas Square · For profit - Limited Liability company	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	60	None
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center3022 45th Street · For profit - Limited Liability company	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	53	None
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute13101 Hartfield Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	45	13 ($69,157)
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center4033 Sixth Avenue Ext · For profit - Limited Liability company	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	96	None
Jacob Healthcare Center4075 54th St. · For profit - Limited Liability company	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	128	None
Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility9825 Glen Center Drive · For profit - Individual	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	45	6 ($33,238)
University Care Center5602 University Ave · For profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	87	None
Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center15720 Bernardo Center Drive · For profit - Limited Liability company	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	299	None
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center3520 Fourth Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	194	None
Mission Hills Post Acute Care3680 Reynard Way · For profit - Corporation	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	75	None
Casa de Las Campanas18655 W. Bernardo Drive · Non profit - Other	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	99	None
Golden Hill Post Acute1201 34th St. · For profit - Corporation	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	99	None
The Shores Post-Acute2828 Meadowlark Drive · For profit - Corporation	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	305	None
Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center11895 Avenue of Industry · For profit - Limited Liability company	3 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	120	None
Reo Vista Healthcare Center6061 Banbury St. · For profit - Corporation	3 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	162	2 ($20,501)
St. Pauls Health Care Center235 Nutmeg Street · Non profit - Corporation Cited for abuse	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	59	1 ($44,890)
The Pavilion at Ocean Point3202 Duke Street · For profit - Limited Liability company	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	133	None
Brighton Place San Diego1350 N. Euclid Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	99	None

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in California, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in San Diego

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 22, 2026 · Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 15, 2026 · The Shores Post-Acute · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 15, 2026 · The Shores Post-Acute · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 1, 2026 · Casa de Las Campanas · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 25, 2026 · Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 23, 2026 · The Pavilion at Ocean Point · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.June 18, 2026 · Mission Hills Post Acute Care · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.May 27, 2026 · Brighton Place San Diego · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 22, 2026 · The Shores Post-Acute · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 11, 2026 · St. Pauls Health Care Center · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

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Questions about nursing homes in San Diego

Which nursing home in San Diego has the highest Medicare rating?

Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF, Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home and The Springs at Pacific Regent and 8 more share the highest overall rating in San Diego: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in San Diego have been fined?

4 of the 21 have been fined in the last three years, $167,786 in all. The most was $69,157, at Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in San Diego?

St. Pauls Health Care Center was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.

Which nursing home in San Diego is the largest?

The Shores Post-Acute, with 305 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.