Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF
8060 Frost St, ZIP 92123
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 43 beds
- Government-owned
San Diego, CA · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in San Diego, CA
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in San Diego?
CMS Care Compare lists 13 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in San Diego, CA, out of 21 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 11 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 13
- All homes in San Diego
- 21
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 13
- Average overall stars
- 4.8
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 115 stars overall
- 114+ stars for inspections
- 54+ stars for staffing
- 11No fines or payment denials
- 9Antipsychotic use below the national median
Every Matching Home in San Diego, With Map
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Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
7675 Family Circle Drive, ZIP 92111
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 98 beds
- For-profit
The Springs at Pacific Regent
3884 Nobel Drive, ZIP 92122
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 59 beds
- For-profit
Vi at La Jolla Village
4171 Las Palmas Square, ZIP 92122
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 60 beds
- For-profit
- Continuing care community
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
3022 45th Street, ZIP 92105
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 53 beds
- For-profit
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute
13101 Hartfield Ave, ZIP 92130
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 45 beds
- For-profit
- Continuing care community
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
4033 Sixth Avenue Ext, ZIP 92103
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 96 beds
- For-profit
Jacob Healthcare Center
4075 54TH ST., ZIP 92105
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 128 beds
- For-profit
Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility
9825 Glen Center Drive, ZIP 92131
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 45 beds
- For-profit
- Continuing care community
University Care Center
5602 University Ave, ZIP 92105
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 87 beds
- For-profit
Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center
15720 Bernardo Center Drive, ZIP 92127
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 299 beds
- For-profit
Balboa Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation Center
3520 Fourth Avenue, ZIP 92103
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 194 beds
- For-profit
Mission Hills Post Acute Care
3680 Reynard Way, ZIP 92103
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 75 beds
- For-profit
From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in San Diego, or highest-rated nursing homes across California. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in San Diego?
13 of the 21 CMS-certified nursing homes in San Diego, CA meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in San Diego Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF (5 stars), Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home (5 stars) and The Springs at Pacific Regent (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in San Diego?
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.