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Best Nursing Homes in California

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
We analyzed 2,086 homes in California

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Nursing Homes around California The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

343 facilities compared · CMS & CA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Los Angeles (Central La)
93
89.8%
Facility 89.8%
CA AVG 84.7%
+6%
4.01
Facility 4.01
CA AVG 4.22
+9%-5%
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
47
Facility 47
CA AVG
3.1
Facility 3.1
CA AVG
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
85-
91
Facility 91
CA AVG
Delgado, Glennie
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
CA AVG
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
CA AVG
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
CA AVG 45.2%
56008
Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Fullerton
99
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
+3%
4.38
Facility 4.38
CA AVG 4.22
+39%+4%
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
31
Facility 31
CA AVG
7.8
Facility 7.8
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
88A+
50
Facility 50
CA AVG
-
$14.0M
Facility $14.0M
CA AVG
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
CA AVG
41.5%
Facility 41.5%
CA AVG 45.2%
56151
Sherwood Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Sacramento (East Sacramento)
62
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
CA AVG 84.7%
+8%
4.15
Facility 4.15
CA AVG 4.22
-57%-2%
2
Facility 2
CA AVG
14
Facility 14
CA AVG
4.7
Facility 4.7
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
56-
49
Facility 49
CA AVG
Cypress Healthcare Group Llc
$9.8M
Facility $9.8M
CA AVG
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
CA AVG
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
CA AVG 45.2%
55305
University Post-Acute Rehab
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento)
59
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
CA AVG 84.7%
+3%
3.91
Facility 3.91
CA AVG 4.22
+86%-7%
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
27
Facility 27
CA AVG
3.4
Facility 3.4
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
54-
69
Facility 69
CA AVG
-
$9.8M
Facility $9.8M
CA AVG
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
CA AVG
50%
Facility 50%
CA AVG 45.2%
555265
The Avenues Transitional Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

San Francisco (Outer Sunset)
140
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
CA AVG 84.7%
+4%
4.22
Facility 4.22
CA AVG 4.22
-9%0%
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
26
Facility 26
CA AVG
3.7
Facility 3.7
CA AVG
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
128A
85
Facility 85
CA AVG
Orgill, Craig
$24.6M
Facility $24.6M
CA AVG
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
CA AVG
38.3%
Facility 38.3%
CA AVG 45.2%
55963
Saylor Lane Health Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Sacramento (East Sacramento)
42
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
CA AVG 84.7%
+3%
4.38
Facility 4.38
CA AVG 4.22
-26%+4%
2
Facility 2
CA AVG
41
Facility 41
CA AVG
10.3
Facility 10.3
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
37-
89
Facility 89
CA AVG
-
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
CA AVG
$3.1M
Facility $3.1M
CA AVG
47%
Facility 47%
CA AVG 45.2%
55417
Palazzo Post Acute
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Los Angeles (East Hollywood)
99
91.6%
Facility 91.6%
CA AVG 84.7%
+8%
4.46
Facility 4.46
CA AVG 4.22
-42%+6%
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
47
Facility 47
CA AVG
2.5
Facility 2.5
CA AVG
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
94A+
91
Facility 91
CA AVG
Serrano Licensee 1 Llc
$18.3M
Facility $18.3M
CA AVG
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
CA AVG
40.1%
Facility 40.1%
CA AVG 45.2%
56456
Grand Park Convalescent Hospital
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Los Angeles (Westlake)
151
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
CA AVG 84.7%
+3%
-
Facility -
CA AVG 4.22
--
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
36
Facility 36
CA AVG
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
143A+
97
Facility 97
CA AVG
Kohn, Barry
$32.8M
Facility $32.8M
CA AVG
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
CA AVG
27.9%
Facility 27.9%
CA AVG 45.2%
56244
San Francisco Health Care and Rehab Inc.
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

San Francisco (North Of The Panhandle)
168
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
CA AVG 84.7%
-29%
4.10
Facility 4.10
CA AVG 4.22
+32%-3%
2
Facility 2
CA AVG
36
Facility 36
CA AVG
5.1
Facility 5.1
CA AVG
3
Facility 3
CA AVG
121A-
96
Facility 96
CA AVG
Stukov, Stan
$18.3M
Facility $18.3M
CA AVG
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
CA AVG
42.1%
Facility 42.1%
CA AVG 45.2%
56272
West Sacramento Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

West Sacramento
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG 84.7%
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG 4.22
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0.0
Facility 0.0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
--
46
Facility 46
CA AVG
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG
-
Facility -
CA AVG
-
Facility -
CA AVG 45.2%
-
Parkview Julian Nursing & Rehab-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Bakersfield
99
-
Facility -
CA AVG 84.7%
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG 4.22
-----
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0.0
Facility 0.0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
--
64
Facility 64
CA AVG
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG
-
Facility -
CA AVG
-
Facility -
CA AVG 45.2%
-
Valley Healthcare
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Bakersfield (Oleander/Sunset)
87
-
Facility -
CA AVG 84.7%
-
3.08
Facility 3.08
CA AVG 4.22
--27%
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0.0
Facility 0.0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
21-
81
Facility 81
CA AVG
-
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
CA AVG
$2.1M
Facility $2.1M
CA AVG
48.7%
Facility 48.7%
CA AVG 45.2%
115651
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Bakersfield
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG 84.7%
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG 4.22
-----
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0.0
Facility 0.0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
--
64
Facility 64
CA AVG
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG
-
Facility -
CA AVG
-
Facility -
CA AVG 45.2%
-
Delano District Skilled Nursing-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Delano
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG 84.7%
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG 4.22
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0.0
Facility 0.0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
--
48
Facility 48
CA AVG
-
-
Facility -
CA AVG
-
Facility -
CA AVG
-
Facility -
CA AVG 45.2%
-
Kern River Transitional Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Bakersfield (South San Lauren)
-
95.6%
Facility 95.6%
CA AVG 84.7%
+13%
3.46
Facility 3.46
CA AVG 4.22
--18%
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
0.0
Facility 0.0
CA AVG
0
Facility 0
CA AVG
128-
27
Facility 27
CA AVG
-
$37.3M
Facility $37.3M
CA AVG
$12.0M
Facility $12.0M
CA AVG
32.3%
Facility 32.3%
CA AVG 45.2%
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Overview of Valley Royale Care Ii

Enjoy loving care with Valley Royale Care Ii, a compassionate community in Modesto, CA that offers excellent assisted living services. The community offers assistance with daily living activities while helping residents maintain their freedom and independence. Residents here live a worry-free lifestyle knowing they have reliable assistance with their medication management and personal care.

The community also offers dementia care and hospice care to make sure residents are well-supported even as their needs change. Residents’ nutrition and wellness are prioritized with fresh and delicious meals carefully prepared based on their individual needs. Here, most of the residents’ responsibilities are also handled to make sure they enjoy plenty of time to live their best lives.

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Trinity Hills Estates in Sierra Madre

Enjoy unrivaled care and comfort with the prominent senior living community of Trinity Hills Estates in Sierra Madre set in the intimate town of Sierra Madre, CA, providing assisted living, dementia care, hospice care, and senior care. A reliable and highly trained team delivers top-notch care and support around the clock to ensure seniors’ comfort and convenience. The community also values the uniqueness of the locality and works closely with seniors to devise a care plan that best suits their needs and aspirations.

With collaboration with reliable healthcare providers, residents have easy access to healthcare needs for a worry-free retirement. Moreover, the community is located near beautiful sceneries and convenient amenities, ensuring residents’ needs and desires are within a few steps away. Trinity Hills Estates in Sierra Madre is a good place for relaxation with its scenic campus filled with incredible amenities and excellent services.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Medication Management

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Overview of Trinity Hills Estates in Pasadena

Delivering the highest quality of care to Pasadena, CA, Trinity Hills Estates in Pasadena is an outstanding senior living community that provides assisted living, elder care, dementia care, and hospice care. With a team of competent and highly trained professionals attending to seniors’ needs and aspirations around the clock, seniors enjoy unparalleled comfort and care for a worry-free retirement. The community also partners with trusted healthcare providers to meet seniors’ health needs.

The community promotes a lively and inviting environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging and meet people with the same interests. With stunning attractions and convenient amenities nearby, residents can rest assured of having easy access to the things they like. Meals are prepared according to dietary needs and tastes for a satisfactory dining experience. Trinity Hills Estates in Pasadena is ideal for seniors looking to make the most out of their best years.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek, CA, Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an esteemed community that offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and sub-acute care. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides exceptional care 24/7 with a compassionate and highly qualified team. Residents can rest their worries and meet their complex needs with the community’s clinical capabilities provided in a cozy and nurturing environment.

Residents’ holistic wellness is prioritized, conducting fun recreational activities and enriching programs to keep them physically active and socially engaged. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is an enticing option for those seeking exceptional care for their unique needs, especially with its top-notch services and purposely designed amenities.

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Total Residents: 154 Residents

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Hilltop Commons Senior Living

Hilltop Commons Senior Living in Grass Valley, CA, is a premier senior living community for seniors, offering elegant independent living with a blend of comfort and sophistication. Residents can choose from spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, each thoughtfully designed with features like a kitchenette, self-controlled HVAC, and scenic views. Set in the beautiful Sierra Foothills, this pet-friendly community combines the charm of Grass Valley with easy access to shopping, dining, and recreation.

This premier community enhances daily living with an array of amenities such as restaurant-style dining, a fitness center, and a vibrant schedule of activities, excursions, and events. The dedicated team fosters a welcoming atmosphere that supports an active, carefree lifestyle. Here, residents can enjoy a seamless blend of community, independence, and relaxation, making every day enjoyable.

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 342 / 528 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Overview of Valley Oaks Village 55+ Senior Apartments

Settled in the peaceful and beautiful neighborhood of Santa Clarita, CA, Valley Oaks Village 55+ Senior Apartments is a paradisal senior living community that offers a serene environment for independent living. Residents here are provided with elegant and snug accommodations with spacious kitchens, private patios or balconies, spacious closets, and large windows for plenty of natural light. Designed to make residents’ lives easy as they enjoy their independence, the community features an array of conveniences, such as having on-site laundry facilities and salon services.

The community also encourages residents to participate in its wide array of activities, including classes, trips to local attractions, and other social events. Residents also enjoy convenient access to the vibrant cultural offerings in Los Angeles County, making their retirement experience more vibrant and enjoyable. A wide range of amenities are also offered to give residents spaces for their diverse interests and passions.

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Room Sizes: 550 / 590 / 810 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Garnsey Garden

Settled with a residential neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA, Garnsey Garden is a blissful senior living community that offers a safe and secure environment for residents who live with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss. Residents here are provided with compassionate memory care services to help them maintain their current cognitive skills and keep on living the lifestyle they want for as long as possible. The community designed their accommodations to cater to its residents’ unique safety and care needs, allowing them to safely and confidently enjoy their retirement years.

Apart from extensive support with daily living activities, residents are also offered a vibrant schedule of daily activities to keep them engaged and stimulated. Meals are prepared with utmost care and attention to detail to ensure residents are getting the proper nutrition. Featuring security gates, monitored alarm system, and locked perimeters, the community warrants a safe living environment where residents can freely enjoy their surroundings and golden years.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Overview of Graceful Living at Modesto

Burrowed in a tranquil area in Stanislaus County, Modesto, CA, Graceful Living at Modesto is an exceptional senior living community that offers premiere assisted living services, memory care, and residential care. Residents find comfort in knowing that a dedicated and highly-trained care team is available 24 hours a day to offer compassionate care and assistance. As a family-owned and operated community, Graceful Living at Modesto warrants individualized and focused care and attention with a 2:6 ratio caregiver to resident ratio.

The community actively handles meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation to save residents from the tedious tasks while allowing them more time to spend on more meaningful activities. Residents enjoy participating in various social and recreational activities that foster meaningful experiences and connections. The community closely collaborates with residents and their families in creating care plans that effectively satisfy their care requirements and lifestyle preferences.

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Total Residents: 6

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Staff to Resident Ratio: 2:6

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Overview of Tampico Terrace Care Center

Tampico Healthcare Center is Walnut Creek’s luxury retirement home in that offers premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for seniors in the city. Management places great importance on delivering the highest standard of senior healthcare for individuals to recover in a relaxing and rejuvenating manner. The results-driven community offers an unmatched quality of service that promotes and improves individual wellness centered on the convenience and comfort of each unique resident, empowering them to bounce back to a better quality of life.

At Tampico, residents are at the center of care. Families are confident to place their trust in professional and compassionate caregivers who continue to provide continuous and unwavering support for their loved ones. Senior wellness emphasizes long-term and short-term care, including therapy services, medication management, healthy and delicious meal plans, 24/7 nursing care, and calendar-filled activities.

Overview of Windsor Skyline Care Center

Windsor Skyline Care Center, located in Salinas, CA, is a care facility offering state of the art care services from skilled nursing, to post-acute, and rehabilitations services. Providing both short-term and long-term care, LNs and CNAs provides residents with high level medical and nursing care, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing, or mobility support for getting in and out of bed, or transferring to different locations within the facility.

As part of their skilled nursing services, resident may also expect to receive medication management assistance, personalized nutrition and hydration programs by a certified dietitian , bowel and bladder programs or incontinence care, as well as access to therapy programs and and laboratory services. Furthermore, residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can rest easy, as memory care services includes having a wander guard in place, as an added layer of security and care.

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

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