Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in California

1,120 of the 1,165 CMS-certified nursing homes in California meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.

By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Alameda County Medical Center D/P SNF in San Leandro (5 stars), Apple Valley Care Center in Apple Valley (5 stars) and Arroyo Grande Care Center in Arroyo Grande (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.

California lists an asset limit of $130,000 for one person, add $65,000 for every extra person in your house (up to 10 people), through June 30, 2027. Starting July 1, 2027: $21,000 for one person, $31,000 for two people, add $1,550 for every extra person (up to 10 people). for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.

Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. California's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.