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Compare Nursing Homes in San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad
Facilities:27
Avg Score:36.3
Scoring 75+:0%
Quick Answer
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad has 27 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average SunsetWell score of 36.3/100. Highest composite score shown: ARROYO VISTA NURSING CENTER (73/100). Typical costs range $6,000-$12,000/month for private pay. 0% of facilities score 75 or higher on the evidence composite.
Market Overview
San Diego's 27 skilled nursing facilities have an average SunsetWell evidence composite of 36.3.0% score 75 or higher. These figures summarize the available public inputs; review each facility's component data and current services before deciding.
The 69-point gap between the highest and lowest composite results shows how the combined public evidence varies in this market. Families should review current state inspection reports, tour multiple facilities, and verify Medicaid/Medicare acceptance before making decisions.
Score Distribution
90-100 (Exceptional)
0 facilities
75-89 (Excellent)
0 facilities
60-74 (Good)
2 facilities
40-59 (Average)
10 facilities
0-39 (Below Average)
15 facilities
Good (60–74)
#1
ARROYO VISTA NURSING CENTER
3022 45TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92105
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 5 stars
73
Good · 97th percentile in CA
#2
CARLSBAD BY THE SEA
2855 CARLSBAD BLVD, CARLSBAD, CA, 92008
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
64
Good · 92nd percentile in CA
✓ Average (40–59)
#3
THE SPRINGS AT PACIFIC REGENT
3884 NOBEL DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92122
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 5 stars
51
Average · 77th percentile in CA
#4
VI AT LA JOLLA VILLAGE
4171 LAS PALMAS SQUARE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92122
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 5 stars
48
Average · 72nd percentile in CA
#5
KEARNY MESA CONVALESCENT AND NURSING HOME
7675 FAMILY CIRCLE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92111
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
48
Average · 72nd percentile in CA
#6
THE SHORES POST-ACUTE
2828 MEADOWLARK DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 4 stars
48
Average · 72nd percentile in CA
#7
VILLA RANCHO BERNARDO CARE CENTER
15720 BERNARDO CENTER DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92127
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 4 stars
46
Average · 68th percentile in CA
#8
HILLCREST HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER
4033 SIXTH AVENUE EXT, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 4 stars
44
Average · 66th percentile in CA
#9
BALBOA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
3520 FOURTH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
44
Average · 65th percentile in CA
#10
THE PAVILION AT OCEAN POINT
3202 DUKE STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92110
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 4 stars
42
Average · 62nd percentile in CA
#11
JACOB HEALTHCARE CENTER
4075 54TH ST., SAN DIEGO, CA, 92105
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
42
Average · 62nd percentile in CA
#12
GOLDEN HILL POST ACUTE
1201 34TH ST., SAN DIEGO, CA, 92102
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 5 stars
40
Average · 59th percentile in CA
⚠️ Below Average (0–39)
#13
BRIGHTON PLACE SAN DIEGO
1350 N. EUCLID AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92105
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 3 stars
39
Below Average · 57th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#14
MISSION HILLS POST ACUTE CARE
3680 REYNARD WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
37
Below Average · 52nd percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#15
BAYSHIRE CARLSBAD
3140 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CA, 92008
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 4 stars
36
Below Average · 50th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#16
SOUTH BAY POST ACUTE CARE
553 F STREET, CHULA VISTA, CA, 91910
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 4 stars
35
Below Average · 48th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#17
UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER
5602 UNIVERSITY AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92105
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
33
Below Average · 43rd percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#18
REO VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER
6061 BANBURY ST., SAN DIEGO, CA, 92139
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
32
Below Average · 42nd percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#19
GLENBROOK
1950 CALLE BARCELONA, CARLSBAD, CA, 92009
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 5 stars
30
Below Average · 36th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#20
ST. PAULS HEALTH CARE CENTER
235 NUTMEG STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 3 stars
30
Below Average · 36th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#21
Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista
700 EAST NAPLES COURT, CHULA VISTA, CA, 91911
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 4 stars
27
Below Average · 32nd percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#22
CARMEL MOUNTAIN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
11895 AVENUE OF INDUSTRY, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92128
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
21
Below Average · 20th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#23
CASA DE LAS CAMPANAS
18655 W. BERNARDO DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92127
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 4 stars
20
Below Average · 19th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#24
BAYSHIRE TORREY PINES POST-ACUTE
13101 HARTFIELD AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92130
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
17
Below Average · 15th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#25
RIDGEVIEW SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
9825 GLEN CENTER DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92131
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 3 stars
15
Below Average · 13th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#26
HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF
8060 FROST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: —
13
Below Average · 11th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#27
SHARP CHULA VISTA MED CTR SNF
751 MEDICAL CENTER COURT, CHULA VISTA, CA, 91911
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 2 stars
4
Below Average · 4th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
How to Choose the Right Facility
For urgent placement:
Contact several facilities to confirm current availability and required services. Consider expanding the search to nearby metros if needed, and ask a discharge planner or ombudsman for help interpreting urgent options.
Important: Always tour facilities personally, review current state inspection reports, and verify Medicare/Medicaid acceptance before making final decisions. Scores provide a consistent comparison but cannot replace in-person evaluation.
Detailed Comparison
| Rank | Facility | SunsetWell Score® (0-100 weighted) | Percentile (vs. state peers) | Health | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 97th | 4/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | |
| 2 | 64 | 92nd | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 3 | 51 | 77th | 5/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | |
| 4 | 48 | 72nd | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| 5 | 48 | 72nd | 5/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 6 | 48 | 72nd | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | |
| 7 | 46 | 68th | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| 8 | 44 | 66th | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| 9 | 44 | 65th | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 10 | 42 | 62nd | 2/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | |
| 11 | 42 | 62nd | 4/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 12 | 40 | 59th | 4/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | |
| 13 | 39 | 57th | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | |
| 14 | 37 | 52nd | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 15 | 36 | 50th | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | |
| 16 | 35 | 48th | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| 17 | 33 | 43rd | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 18 | 32 | 42nd | 2/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 19 | 30 | 36th | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| 20 | 30 | 36th | 2/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | |
| 21 | 27 | 32nd | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | |
| 22 | 21 | 20th | 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 23 | 20 | 19th | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| 24 | 17 | 15th | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 25 | 15 | 13th | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 | |
| 26 | 13 | 11th | 5/5 | 4/5 | — | |
| 27 | 4 | 4th | 3/5 | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Additional Resources
State Oversight
- • State Health Department: Check current inspection reports
- • Medicare Nursing Home Compare: medicare.gov/care-compare
- • State Ombudsman: Resident advocacy and complaints
Financial Planning
- • Elder Law Attorney Referral: Plan Medicaid eligibility
- • Veterans Benefits: VA Aid & Attendance
- • Long-Term Care Insurance: Review policy coverage
Disclaimer: This guide is educational only. SunsetWell scores are based on CMS data and peer-group analysis. Always tour facilities personally, speak with staff, review current state inspection reports, and consult healthcare professionals before making placement decisions.
Last updated: June 2026 | Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare, State Health Departments, SunsetWell Analysis