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100 Non-Profit Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in California

100 of the 1,165 Medicare-certified nursing homes in California (9%) are non-profit Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. 63 of the 100 graded homes earn an A and 2 earn a D or F. Nurse staff turnover runs 29.5%, 7.2 points lower than the 36.7% across all homes there. Baywood Court Health Center in Castro Valley grades highest at A (99 out of 100).

How non-profit Medicaid-certified homes in California compare

This group set against every nursing home in California, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

5.27

All homes in California: 4.52

Better than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

29.5%

All homes in California: 36.7%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

85.8/100

All homes in California: 79/100

Better than the local average

Grade spread

A
B

63 grade A, 30 grade B, 5 grade C, 2 grade D,

The best-graded non-profit Medicaid-certified home in California is Baywood Court Health Center in Castro Valley, CA, grade A, 99/100.

Every non-profit Medicaid-certified nursing home in California

Showing 41 to 60 of 100, best-graded first.

A

92/100

Rowntree Gardens

Stanton, CA · Orange County

CMS 4/558 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.60 /day
Staff turnover
35%
Serious cites
0

Rowntree Gardens sits in Stanton with 58 certified beds and church-related nonprofit ownership. Nurse staffing runs 5.60 hours per resident day, roughly 45% above the national average of 3.86, though weekends come in about 12% lighter than weekdays, so coverage isn't perfectly even. Staff turnover sits at 35% against a national 45.8%, meaning fewer caregivers are cycling out the door than is typical. The tradeoff shows up in the inspection record: 55 deficiencies, one tied to abuse, none reaching harm or jeopardy, and a mid-tier three stars on health inspections despite five stars on quality measures.

A

92/100

Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Medical Center D/P Snf

Reseda, CA · Los Angeles County

CMS 4/5344 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.93 /day
Staff turnover
12%
Serious cites
0

Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Medical Center runs on 4.93 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 28% above the national average, and its weekend staffing only dips about 6% below weekday levels, a smaller drop than many homes show. Staff turnover sits at 11.8% against a national average near 46%, which matters more than almost anything else for consistency of care. The trade-off shows up in its inspection record: 44 deficiencies on file, three tied to abuse, though none at the harm or jeopardy level. The last inspection was March 2026. For a 344-bed nonprofit, the staffing numbers are the strongest signal here; the inspection history is the one to ask about directly.

A

91.5/100

Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital- D/P Snf

Covina, CA · Los Angeles County

CMS 5/525 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
6.10 /day
Staff turnover
15%
Serious cites
0

Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital runs a small 25-bed skilled nursing unit in Covina, and its staffing numbers stand out: 6.10 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 58% above the national average. Weekend coverage does dip about 16% below its own weekday level, so ask how that plays out on Saturdays. Annual turnover of 15.4% is well below the 45.8% national figure, which matters for consistency of care. The inspection record shows 19 deficiencies with none at the harm level, though one is abuse-related, worth asking about directly. A May 2025 inspection means the record is current.

A

91/100

California Home For The Aged

Fresno, CA · Fresno County

CMS 5/5120 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.24 /day
Staff turnover
34%
Serious cites
0

California Home For The Aged has one of those rare staffing pictures where nothing looks thin. At 4.24 nurse hours per resident day, it runs about 10% above the national average, and weekend coverage barely dips, roughly 5% off its own weekday level, which is small compared to most homes. Turnover sits at 33.9%, well under the 45.8% national figure, and a non-profit owner tends to hold staff longer. The catch is the inspection record: 35 deficiencies, including one at harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, though the most recent inspection was March 2025, so that count may not reflect current conditions.

A

91/100

Westland House

Monterey, CA · Monterey County

CMS 3/528 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.17 /day
Staff turnover
44%
Serious cites
0

Westland House is a small nonprofit home in Monterey, 28 beds, and the raw staffing number looks strong at 5.17 nurse hours per resident day, well above the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips only slightly below weekdays, and turnover at 44.4% is basically in line with the national figure. Where it gets interesting: the federal staffing star comes in at just 1 out of 5, which suggests the mix of RN versus aide hours matters more than the total. The inspection record is solid, 13 deficiencies, none causing harm and none abuse-related, with the most recent survey in September 2025.

A

91/100

Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center

Saratoga, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/594 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.32 /day
Staff turnover
24%
Serious cites
0

Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center runs 4.32 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 12% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 23.9% is about half the national rate of 45.8%, two numbers that tend to matter more than anything else for day-to-day care. Weekend staffing dips about 7% below its own weekday level, worth asking about if your family member needs more hands-on help on Saturdays and Sundays. The record shows 20 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in January 2025. As a nonprofit with a 5-star health inspection rating, the pattern here is steady rather than spotless.

A

91/100

Covenant Village Care Center

Turlock, CA · Stanislaus County

CMS 4/550 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.29 /day
Staff turnover
31%
Serious cites
0

Covenant Village Care Center runs about 4.29 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 11 percent above the national average, and its staff turnover of 30.9 percent sits well below the 45.8 percent typical elsewhere. Weekend coverage dips about 12 percent below its own weekday level, which is worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. The 18 deficiencies on record include one abuse-related finding, though none rose to harm or jeopardy level, and the most recent inspection was in June 2025. As a nonprofit with four out of five stars on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing, the numbers point to steady care rather than a standout or a concern.

A

91/100

Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility

Santa Barbara, CA · Santa Barbara County

CMS 5/563 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.38 /day
Staff turnover
35%
Serious cites
0

Samarkand runs about 4.38 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 13% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 34.8% sits well below the 45.8% national figure, that combination matters more than any single number, since consistent caregivers who stay tend to know residents' routines. Weekend staffing dips about 11% below weekdays, which is common but worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays or Sundays. The inspection record shows 28 deficiencies, none at the harm level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in January 2026, so the survey history is current and free of serious findings.

A

90/100

Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital

San Mateo, CA · San Mateo County

CMS 5/596 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.16 /day
Staff turnover
28%
Serious cites
0

Nurse staffing at Brookside runs 4.16 hours per resident day, about 8 percent above the national average, and the 5/5 staffing star reflects that. Turnover is the standout number: 28.2 percent against a national average near 46 percent, which matters because consistent caregivers know the residents. Two dozen deficiencies sit on the current record, but none rose to harm or jeopardy, only one is abuse-related, and the most recent inspection closed in April 2026. Weekend coverage dips roughly 10 percent below weekday levels, a common pattern worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays or Sundays. As a nonprofit, this San Mateo home has the staffing depth and inspection record that most facilities don't.

A

90/100

Woods Health Services

La Verne, CA · Los Angeles County

CMS 3/574 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.74 /day
Staff turnover
40%
Serious cites
0

Woods Health Services runs a nonprofit operation with 74 beds in La Verne, and the staffing numbers are genuinely above average: 4.74 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 23% over the national figure. Staff turnover sits at 39.7%, better than the 45.8% national rate, which suggests people stick around longer here than at many places. The trouble is the inspection record. Sixty-four deficiencies, three of them at harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, with a two-out-of-five health inspection rating and a May 2026 inspection date. Quality measures score five out of five, but that's self-reported data, and it doesn't cancel out what surveyors actually found in the building.

A

90/100

Redwood Terrace Health Center

Escondido, CA · San Diego County

CMS 5/559 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.45 /day
Staff turnover
35%
Serious cites
0

Redwood Terrace runs on a nonprofit model in Escondido, and the staffing numbers show it: 4.45 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 15% above the national average, with a 5/5 CMS staffing rating to match. Weekend coverage dips about 11% below weekday levels, which is worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. Turnover sits at 34.9%, noticeably better than the 45.8% national figure, so caregivers tend to stick around here. The current record carries 17 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, though two are abuse-related, a category you should ask administrators to explain directly. The last inspection was August 2025.

A

90/100

Fountains, The

Yuba City, CA · Sutter County

CMS 5/5145 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.96 /day
Staff turnover
15%
Serious cites
0

The Fountains runs on a non-profit model in Yuba City, and the numbers behind its A grade point to steady, well-funded care. Nurse staffing sits at 3.96 hours per resident day, a bit above the national average, and weekend coverage drops only about 6% from weekday levels, a gap far smaller than what many homes show. What stands out most is the 15% annual turnover against a national rate near 46%, suggesting a workforce that largely stays put. Inspections in March 2025 turned up 28 deficiencies, none at the harm level, though four were abuse-related. Quality and inspection ratings both land high, so the record is solid with that one caveat worth asking about directly.

A

89/100

Pilgrim Place Health Services Center

Claremont, CA · Los Angeles County

CMS 3/562 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.41 /day
Staff turnover
40%
Serious cites
0

Pilgrim Place runs a non-profit home with 62 beds in Claremont, and the staffing numbers are its strongest story: 4.41 nurse hours per resident day, about 14 percent above the national average, with turnover at 39.7 percent versus the 45.8 percent norm. The catch is consistency, weekend coverage drops roughly 12 percent below what the home staffs on weekdays. Inspections are the weak spot: a 2-out-of-5 health inspection rating, 52 deficiencies on the current record, including three tied to abuse, though none rose to the harm or jeopardy level. The last survey was December 5, 2025. Ask about those abuse-related findings and how weekend shifts get covered before you decide.

A

89/100

Plymouth Village

Redlands, CA · San Bernardino County

CMS 4/548 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.53 /day
Staff turnover
27%
Serious cites
0

Plymouth Village runs 4.53 nursing hours per resident per day, about 17% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 26.5% is well under the national 45.8%. Weekend coverage dips roughly 11% from weekday levels, which is common but worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays or Sundays. The 23 deficiencies on record include none at the harm level and none related to abuse, and the most recent inspection was in June 2025, so the picture is fairly current. This is a nonprofit operation with 48 beds, and smaller nonprofits often hold onto staff longer than the for-profit chains do.

A

89/100

Rosewood Health Facility

Bakersfield, CA · Kern County

CMS 4/579 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.82 /day
Staff turnover
24%
Serious cites
0

Rosewood Health Facility runs on unusually strong staffing for a 79-bed nonprofit home in Bakersfield, 4.82 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a quarter above the national average, and weekend coverage only dips about 9% below weekdays. Turnover sits at 24.1%, well under the national 45.8%, which matters because consistent caregivers know the residents. The catch is the inspection record: 47 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and one abuse-related, plus a single $8,278 fine. That mix, excellent staffing and quality scores against a long, sometimes serious deficiency history, is why this lands at a solid B rather than higher.

A

89/100

Ararat Convalescent Hospital

Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles County

CMS 4/542 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.71 /day
Staff turnover
27%
Serious cites
0

Ararat Convalescent Hospital runs a tight, well-staffed ship for a 42-bed nonprofit home in Los Angeles. Nurse staffing sits at 4.71 hours per resident day, roughly 22% above the national average, and only about 27% of staff turned over last year against a national rate near 46%, which matters because consistent caregivers know their residents. The catch is the inspection record: 36 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and one tied to abuse, with a single $10,039 fine. Weekend staffing also dips about 11% below weekday levels, so care can thin out when families visit. Strong bedside numbers, uneven oversight history.

A

89/100

Royal Oaks Manor-Bradbury Oaks

Duarte, CA · Los Angeles County

CMS 4/548 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.81 /day
Staff turnover
31%
Serious cites
0

Royal Oaks Manor-Bradbury Oaks runs on a small 48-bed nonprofit campus, and its staffing is the headline: 4.81 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a quarter more than the national average, with a 5/5 staffing rating to match. Turnover sits at 30.8% against a 45.8% national figure, which suggests people stay. Weekends dip about 8% below weekday coverage, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday. The caution is inspection history: 42 deficiencies on record, two of them at harm or jeopardy level, and a 3/5 inspection rating despite a January 2026 survey.

A

89/100

Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf

Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles County

CMS 5/528 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
10.60 /day
Staff turnover
29%
Serious cites
0

Pih Health Good Samaritan's skilled nursing unit runs on unusually heavy staffing, 10.60 nurse hours per resident day, roughly two and a half times the national figure. Weekend coverage dips about 11% below its own weekday level, which is worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays and Sundays. Staff turnover sits at 29.3%, better than the 45.8% national average, and the last inspection was recent, in December 2025. The inspection record shows 22 deficiencies with none at the harm level, though one is abuse-related, and the quality measure score is weaker than the staffing and inspection scores. Nonprofit ownership, 28 beds.

A

88/100

Hollenbeck Palms

Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles County

CMS 4/5106 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.59 /day
Staff turnover
28%
Serious cites
0

Hollenbeck Palms runs on a nonprofit model with 106 certified beds, and the staffing numbers are genuinely strong: 4.59 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 19% above the national average of 3.86. Turnover sits at 28.1% against a national 45.8%, which suggests workers are staying put. Weekend coverage dips about 9% below weekday levels, so ask how that plays out on Saturdays and Sundays. The inspection record is where the picture gets more complicated, 39 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and four tied to abuse, though the most recent inspection was in December 2025, so the record is current.

A

87/100

Providence Little Comp Of Mary Subacute Care Ctr

San Pedro, CA · Los Angeles County

CMS 4/5125 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
8.67 /day
Staff turnover
25%
Serious cites
0

Providence Little Company of Mary Subacute Care Center sits in San Pedro with 125 certified beds, run by a nonprofit corporation. The staffing numbers stand out: 8.67 nurse hours per resident day is roughly two and a quarter times the national average, and weekend coverage only dips about 6% below its own weekday level, so care doesn't fall off a cliff on Saturdays and Sundays. Staff turnover runs 25.2%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which suggests people stick around. The record isn't clean, though. Thirty-one deficiencies are on file, including one at the harm level and two tied to abuse, plus a single $11,170 fine. The most recent inspection was January 30, 2026. Strong staffing and low turnover, but a deficiency count that deserves a hard look before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

How many non-profit Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in California?
There are 100 non-profit Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in California, 9% of the 1,165 nursing homes there.
Are non-profit Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In California they average 5.27 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.52 for all nursing homes in California, a difference of +0.75 hours. Staff turnover averages 29.5% against 36.7%.
Which non-profit Medicaid-certified nursing home grades best in California?
Baywood Court Health Center in Castro Valley, CA, grade A, 99 out of 100.
Does being non-profit Medicaid-certified mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 100 graded non-profit Medicaid-certified homes in California, 63 grade A and 2 grade D or F.
Do non-profit Medicaid-certified nursing homes in California accept Medicaid?
100 of the 100 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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