California · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in California
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in California?
CMS Care Compare lists 748 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in California, out of 1,165 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Los Angeles (44), Sacramento (20) and Long Beach (16). 333 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 748
- All homes in California
- 1,165
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 333
- Average overall stars
- 3.2
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 3084+ stars for staffing
- 494Nurse turnover below the national median
- 448No fines or payment denials
- 65Nonprofit
- 727Medicaid certified
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
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More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in California. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for California: highest-rated nursing homes in California, nursing homes that accept medicaid in California, nonprofit nursing homes in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in California?
748 of the 1,165 CMS-certified nursing homes in California meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in California Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Alameda County Medical Center D/P SNF in San Leandro (5 stars), Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center in Long Beach (5 stars) and Bay Area Healthcare Center in Oakland (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in California?
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.