Culver City, CA · Los Angeles County
★★★★★CMS 5/557 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 5.12 /day
- Staff turnover
- 21%
- Serious cites
- 0
Marycrest Manor is a fifty-seven bed nonprofit in Culver City, and the staffing numbers are the first thing worth noticing. At 5.12 nurse hours per resident day, it runs about a third above the national average, and its staff turnover of 20.8% is less than half the national rate, a big deal in a field where aides cycling out the door is often the quiet reason care slips. Weekend coverage dips roughly 11% below its own weekday level, which is common but still worth asking about. On inspections, nineteen deficiencies are on record, none at the harm level and none abuse-related, with the most recent visit in January 2026.
Livingston, CA · Merced County
★★★★★CMS 5/533 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.34 /day
- Staff turnover
- 16%
- Serious cites
- 0
Grace Home in Livingston runs on a church-affiliated nonprofit model with just 33 certified beds, and the numbers reflect a stable, well-run operation. Nurse staffing sits at 4.34 hours per resident day, roughly 12% above the national average, though weekends dip about 10% below the home's own weekday levels, worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. Staff turnover is the standout figure: 16.2%, well under the national 45.8%, which suggests caregivers stay. The home carries 18 deficiencies on its record, but none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related. Its last inspection was in May 2026.
Alhambra, CA · Los Angeles County
★★★★★CMS 5/5113 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.29 /day
- Staff turnover
- 26%
- Serious cites
- 0
Atherton Baptist Home sits in Alhambra with 113 certified beds and a nonprofit owner, which tends to show up in the numbers here. Nurses provide 4.29 hours per resident day, about 11 percent more than the national average of 3.86, though weekend coverage dips roughly 12 percent below its own weekday level, worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays or Sundays. Staff turnover is 25.8 percent against a national average of 45.8 percent, meaning aides and nurses tend to stay. The 28 deficiencies on record include one abuse-related citation but none at the harm or jeopardy level, and the last inspection dates to January 2026.
Auburn, CA · Placer County
★★★★★CMS 5/5107 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.03 /day
- Staff turnover
- 35%
- Serious cites
- 0
Siena runs on better-than-average nurse coverage, 4.03 hours per resident day against a national 3.86, and its 34.8% turnover sits well under the 45.8% national figure, meaning the people around your relative tend to stick around. The catch is weekends, when staffing drops about 11% below the home's own weekday level, so afternoons and evenings Saturday and Sunday can feel thinner. Inspections in August 2025 turned up 18 deficiencies, none causing harm and one tied to abuse, with a single $4,194 fine on record. For-profit LLC ownership is worth knowing, though the inspection history is recent and light on serious findings.
Sacramento, CA · Sacramento County
★★★★★CMS 5/540 bedsFor-profit
- Nurse hours
- 6.06 /day
- Staff turnover
- 30%
- Serious cites
- 0
Advanced Health Care Of Sacramento runs on unusually thin turnover for a for-profit LLC, 30.2% against a 45.8% national average, which suggests people stay. Nurse staffing sits at 6.06 hours per resident day, roughly 57% above the 3.86 national figure, though weekends drop about 21% below the home's own weekday level, so coverage isn't perfectly even across the week. The inspection record shows 26 deficiencies with none at harm or jeopardy level and nothing abuse-related, and the most recent survey came in July 2025, so the picture is current. At 40 beds, it's small enough that staffing swings matter more than they would in a larger building.
San Luis Obispo, CA · San Luis Obispo County
★★★★★CMS 5/5162 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 5.31 /day
- Staff turnover
- 39%
- Serious cites
- 0
Mission View Health Center runs on 5.31 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly a third more than the national average, and that staffing holds up fairly well on weekends, about 6% thinner than weekdays, but not the drop-off you see at a lot of places. Staff turnover sits at 38.8%, better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters for whether you see the same faces month to month. The inspection record is clean where it counts: 8 deficiencies, none at the harm level and none abuse-related, with the most recent survey in December 2025. It's a for-profit corporate home with 162 beds, and the numbers here are consistent rather than exceptional in any one spot.
Ventura, CA · Ventura County
★★★★★CMS 5/571 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.70 /day
- Staff turnover
- 25%
- Serious cites
- 0
Ventura Post Acute runs 4.70 nurse hours per resident day, about 22 percent above the national average, and its staff tends to stay, 25 percent annual turnover against a national 45.8 percent. Weekend coverage dips roughly 9 percent below its own weekday level, which is worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. The inspection record shows 17 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent visit in June 2025. It's an individual for-profit with 71 beds, and the quality and staffing ratings both come in at the top of CMS's scale.
San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County
★★★★☆CMS 4/567 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.19 /day
- Staff turnover
- 33%
- Serious cites
- 0
Empress Care Center runs on 4.19 nursing hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average, and its weekend coverage dips about 8% below its own weekday level. Staff turnover sits at 32.7%, well under the 45.8% national figure, so the people caring for residents tend to stick around longer than at a typical home. The catch is the inspection record: 44 deficiencies, including one abuse-related finding, though none rose to actual harm or jeopardy, and the last state visit was in April 2025. A five-star quality rating alongside a two-star inspection history is worth asking about directly when you tour.
San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County
★★★☆☆CMS 3/5152 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.47 /day
- Staff turnover
- 31%
- Serious cites
- 0
The Redwoods runs on strong staffing ratios, 4.47 nursing hours per resident day, about 16% above the national figure, and its staff retention is genuinely better than most, with turnover at 30.8% against a national 45.8%. Weekend coverage dips roughly 9% below weekday levels, which is worth asking about if your relative needs consistent weekend care. The concern sits in inspections: a 2-out-of-5 health inspection rating, 55 deficiencies on record including one at the harm level, and a January 2025 survey that's already a year old. Corporate ownership plus that deficiency count means you should read the actual inspection reports before deciding.
San Francisco, CA · San Francisco County
★★★★★CMS 5/538 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 8.97 /day
- Staff turnover
- 29%
- Serious cites
- 0
Nurse staffing here runs 8.97 hours per resident day, more than double the national average of 3.86, and that holds up on weekends, which dip only about 5% below weekday levels. Turnover sits at 29%, well under the national 45.8%. The health inspection rating is 5/5, though the record shows 10 deficiencies, one abuse-related, none at harm or jeopardy level; the most recent inspection was January 9, 2026. Note this is a 38-bed hospital-based unit, so the numbers reflect a small, closely staffed operation rather than a typical standalone nursing home.
Carlsbad, CA · San Diego County
★★★★★CMS 5/533 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 5.37 /day
- Staff turnover
- 25%
- Serious cites
- 0
Carlsbad By The Sea runs 33 certified beds as a nonprofit corporation, and the staffing numbers are where it separates itself: 5.37 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 12% below its own weekday level, which is worth knowing if you're planning visits or worrying about Saturday and Sunday care. Turnover sits at 25%, roughly half the national rate of 45.8%, so the people caring for residents tend to stick around. The home carries 8 deficiencies on its current record, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with its last inspection dated March 25, 2026. All three CMS star ratings, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing, come in at 5 out of 5.
Napa, CA · Napa County
★★★☆☆CMS 3/536 bedsGovernmentMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 10.32 /day
- Staff turnover
- 31%
- Serious cites
- 0
State-run homes in California don't usually post nurse staffing of 10.32 hours per resident day, that's roughly two and a half times the national figure, and it shows up in the five-star staffing rating. Weekend coverage holds within about 4% of weekday levels, so the care doesn't thin out on Saturdays, and turnover at 31.3% sits well below the 45.8% national average. The catch is oversight: 25 deficiencies on the current record, including two tied to abuse, with the most recent inspection in May 2026 and a two-star health inspection rating. None of those deficiencies rose to harm or jeopardy level, which matters, but the volume is worth asking about directly.
Castro Valley, CA · Alameda County
★★★★★CMS 5/549 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.22 /day
- Staff turnover
- 12%
- Serious cites
- 0
St. John Kronstadt runs about 4.22 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 9% above the national average, though weekend coverage dips about 12% below its own weekday levels, worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays or Sundays. The turnover number is the real standout: 12.2% against a national average near 46%, which suggests a stable crew that knows the residents. The tradeoff is a longer deficiency record, 33 total, including one at the harm level and one abuse-related, so read the actual inspection reports rather than trusting the star ratings alone. The most recent state visit was November 2025, so the picture is current.
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles County
★★★★★CMS 5/559 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.70 /day
- Staff turnover
- 28%
- Serious cites
- 0
St Andrews runs lean on turnover, 27.6% compared to a national average near 46%, which matters more than any single inspection score, because stable staff know the residents. Nurse hours come in at 4.70 per resident day, roughly a fifth above the national figure, though weekends dip about 12% below the home's own weekday pace, so ask how that gap gets covered. The 51 deficiencies on record sound like a lot until you note none reached harm or jeopardy; one was abuse-related, which is worth asking about directly. State inspectors were last in on April 18, 2025, so the picture is recent.
Sacramento, CA · Sacramento County
★★★★★CMS 5/599 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 5.42 /day
- Staff turnover
- 43%
- Serious cites
- 0
Acc Care Center runs on unusually heavy staffing for a nursing home, 5.42 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends dip only about 8% below its own weekday levels, which matters because weekend coverage is where a lot of homes quietly thin out. Turnover sits at 43.3%, slightly better than the 45.8% national figure. The tradeoff shows up in its inspection record: 45 deficiencies, two tied to abuse, and six fines totaling $24,087, though none reached harm or jeopardy level. The most recent inspection was in September 2025, so the picture is current.
Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County
★★★★★CMS 5/548 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.92 /day
- Staff turnover
- 14%
- Serious cites
- 0
Sunny View Manor runs on unusually heavy staffing for a nursing home, 4.92 nurse hours per resident each day, roughly a quarter more than the national average, and its staff tend to stay, with turnover at 14.3% against a national rate near 46%. Weekend coverage dips about 12% below weekday levels, so ask how that plays out on a Saturday. The tradeoff shows up in its record: 27 deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, though none related to abuse, and a single fine of $8,176. Its last inspection was in April 2025, and the nonprofit owner keeps both quality and staffing marks at the top of the federal scale.
Oxnard, CA · Ventura County
★★★★★CMS 5/599 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.48 /day
- Staff turnover
- 30%
- Serious cites
- 0
Glenwood Care Center in Oxnard runs on 4.48 nurse hours per resident day, about 16% above the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip roughly 12% below its own weekday staffing, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday afternoon. Turnover sits at 30.1%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which matters because consistent caregivers tend to know residents' routines. The 15 deficiencies on record include none at the harm level and none related to abuse, and the most recent inspection was May 30, 2025. It's a for-profit LLC with 99 certified beds.
Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County
★★★★★CMS 5/559 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.73 /day
- Staff turnover
- 30%
- Serious cites
- 0
The Terraces of Los Gatos runs on a nonprofit model with 59 certified beds, and its nurse staffing sits about 22 percent above the national average, roughly 4.73 hours per resident per day against 3.86. Turnover is 30.4 percent, well below the national 45.8, which matters because consistent caregivers tend to know residents' routines. Weekend coverage does dip about 12 percent below its own weekday level, so ask how that plays out on Saturdays and Sundays. The inspection history is the catch: 30 deficiencies on record, including four at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus two fines totaling $32,487. The most recent inspection was January 9, 2025, so the picture is current.
Martinez, CA · Contra Costa County
★★★★★CMS 5/596 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.30 /day
- Staff turnover
- 26%
- Serious cites
- 0
Legacy Post Acute Care runs 96 certified beds in Martinez under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits at 4.30 nurse hours per resident day, about 11% above the national average of 3.86. Turnover is where this home separates itself: 26.3% annually against a national average of 45.8%, meaning the aides and nurses around your parent are more likely to still be there next year than at the typical facility. The tradeoffs are modest. Weekend coverage drops roughly 9% below weekday levels, and the current record shows 17 deficiencies, one tied to abuse, though none rose to harm or jeopardy. Inspectors last visited in January 2025.
Chula Vista, CA · San Diego County
★★★★★CMS 5/5180 bedsGovernmentMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.80 /day
- Staff turnover
- 17%
- Serious cites
- 0
The state-run veterans home in Chula Vista runs 4.80 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly a quarter above the national average, with a 5/5 CMS staffing rating and turnover at 17.3 percent, well under the 45.8 percent national figure. Those numbers help explain its B grade, but the 34 deficiencies on file matter too, including one at the harm level and two abuse-related citations, with a single $8,018 fine. Weekend staffing dips about 12 percent below its own weekday level. A January 2026 inspection is recent enough to trust. Solid staffing and stable workforce; the citation record is the piece to weigh.