The Best Nursing Homes in
San Diego, CA
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in San Diego ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
21
Total Beds
2,358
Avg Star Rating
3.6
Safety Warnings
0
City Ranking Cuts
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in San Diego, CA, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in San Diego, CA with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in San Diego, CA that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in San Diego, CA that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in San Diego, CA that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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St. Pauls Health Care Center
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
Vi At La Jolla Village
The Shores Post-Acute
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16 MoreRidgeview Skilled Nursing Facility
Mission Hills Post Acute Care
Jacob Healthcare Center
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
The Springs At Pacific Regent
Kearny Mesa Convalescent And Nursing Home
University Care Center
Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center
Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Helen Bernardy Center D/P Snf
The Pavilion At Ocean Point
Golden Hill Post Acute
Brighton Place San Diego
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Casa De Las Campanas
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
Common Questions about
Care in San Diego
What is the highest-rated nursing home in San Diego?
According to our data-driven quality matching, St. Pauls Health Care Center is the top-ranked facility in San Diego, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many San Diego facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 0 out of 21 reviewed facilities in San Diego carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.