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Villa Coronado D/P SNF
Scout 100Coronado, CA · 122 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Coronado's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in San Diego, CA
24-hour licensed nursing care and rehabilitation — the highest level of medical care outside a hospital. Federally inspected and rated.
Typical cost in San Diego
$11,230–$16,870/mo
median $13,580/mo
Communities listed
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Bradley Court
Scout 100El Cajon, CA · 56 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of El Cajon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →3
Parkside Health and Wellness Center
Scout 100El Cajon, CA · 52 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of El Cajon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →4
VI at La Jolla Village
Scout 100San Diego, CA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →5
Lakeside Special Care Center
Scout 100Lakeside, CA · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lakeside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →6
Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF
Scout 97La Mesa, CA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of La Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →7
Escondido, CA · 19 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Escondido's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →8
Encinitas, CA · 58 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Encinitas's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →9
Glenbrook
Scout 96Carlsbad, CA · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Carlsbad's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →10
Carlsbad By the Sea
Scout 95Carlsbad, CA · 33 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Carlsbad's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →11
Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF
Scout 94San Diego, CA · 43 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →12
Chula Vista, CA · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Chula Vista's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →13
South Bay Post Acute Care
Scout 92Chula Vista, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Chula Vista's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →14
Grossmont Post Acute Care
Scout 91La Mesa, CA · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of La Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →15
Redwood Terrace Health Center
Scout 91Escondido, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Escondido's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →16
Santee, CA · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Santee's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →17
Vista, CA · 119 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Vista's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →18
The Cove at La Jolla
Scout 91La Jolla, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of La Jolla's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →19
Victoria Post Acute Care
Scout 91El Cajon, CA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of El Cajon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →20
San Diego, CA · 98 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →21
La Paloma Healthcare Center
Scout 90Oceanside, CA · 93 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Oceanside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →22
National City, CA · 104 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of National City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →23
San Diego, CA · 45 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →24
The Villas at Poway
Scout 87Poway, CA · 129 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Poway's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →25
University Care Center
Scout 86San Diego, CA · 87 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →26
Escondido Post Acute
Scout 86Escondido, CA · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Escondido's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →27
Paradise Valley Health Care
Scout 86National City, CA · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of National City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →28
Poway Healthcare Center
Scout 86Poway, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Poway's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →29
National City, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of National City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →30
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
Scout 81La Mesa, CA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of La Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →31
La Mesa Healthcare Center
Scout 81La Mesa, CA · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of La Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →32
Jacob Healthcare Center
Scout 81San Diego, CA · 128 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →
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Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
Scout 81National City, CA · 98 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of National City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →34
Ocean View Post Acute
Scout 81Escondido, CA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Escondido's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →35
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute
Scout 81San Diego, CA · 45 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →36
La Mesa, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in La Mesa.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →37
Mount Miguel Covenant Village
Scout 80Spring Valley, CA · 90 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Spring Valley.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →38
San Diego, CA · 299 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →39
The Springs at Pacific Regent
Scout 80San Diego, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Village Square Healthcare Center
Scout 80San Marcos, CA · 118 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Marcos.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →41
Boulder Creek Post Acute
Scout 79Poway, CA · 149 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Poway.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →42
Fallbrook Skilled Nursing
Scout 75Fallbrook, CA · 93 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fallbrook.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →43
Encinitas Post-Acute
Scout 75Encinitas, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Encinitas.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →44
Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF
Scout 75Chula Vista, CA · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chula Vista.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →45
Bayshire Carlsbad
Scout 75Carlsbad, CA · 45 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Carlsbad.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →46
Bella Vista Health Center
Scout 75Lemon Grove, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lemon Grove.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →47
La Jolla Post-Acute
Scout 72La Jolla, CA · 161 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in La Jolla.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →48
Community Care Center
Scout 70La Mesa, CA · 119 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in La Mesa.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →49
Mission Hills Post Acute Care
Scout 69San Diego, CA · 75 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →50
Edgemoor Hospital
Scout 68Santee, CA · 192 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Santee.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →51
Valley Vista Post Acute
Scout 68Escondido, CA · 59 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Escondido.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →52
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
Scout 68San Diego, CA · 53 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →53
Amaya Springs Health Care Center
Scout 68Spring Valley, CA · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Spring Valley.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →54
Casa De Las Campanas
Scout 68San Diego, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →55
San Diego, CA · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →56
Lemon Grove, CA · 158 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lemon Grove.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →57
Palomar Heights Post Acute
Scout 67Escondido, CA · 98 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Escondido.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →58
The Shores Post-Acute
Scout 63San Diego, CA · 305 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →59
Somerset Subacute and Care
Scout 63El Cajon, CA · 65 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →60
National City Post Acute
Scout 62National City, CA · 98 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in National City.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →61
San Diego, CA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →62
El Cajon, CA · 151 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →63
Aviara Healthcare Center
Scout 58Encinitas, CA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Encinitas.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →64
El Cajon, CA · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →65
San Diego, CA · 194 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →66
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
Scout 57San Diego, CA · 162 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →67
Golden Hill Post Acute
Scout 56San Diego, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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The Royal Home
Scout 56El Cajon, CA · 19 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →
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Brighton Place Spring Valley
Scout 54Spring Valley, CA · 68 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Spring Valley.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →70
La Mesa, CA · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in La Mesa.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →71
St. Pauls Health Care Center
Scout 53San Diego, CA · 59 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →72
Vista View Post Acute
Scout 50Vista, CA · 176 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Vista.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →
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Stillwater Post-Acute
Scout 48El Cajon, CA · 256 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in El Cajon.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →74
Magnolia Post Acute Care
Scout 45El Cajon, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →75
Santa Fe Post-Acute
Scout 38Vista, CA · 187 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Vista.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →76
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
Scout 33Escondido, CA · 74 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →77
The Pavilion at Ocean Point
Scout 33San Diego, CA · 133 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →78
El Cajon, CA · 99 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →79
Brighton Place San Diego
Scout 30San Diego, CA · 99 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →80
Country Hills Post Acute
Scout 29El Cajon, CA · 305 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →81
San Diego Post-Acute Center
Scout 27El Cajon, CA · 240 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →82
Oceanside, CA
Skilled Nursing
A Oceanside skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in San Diego: common questions
How much does skilled nursing cost in San Diego?
Skilled Nursing in the San Diego, CA area typically costs $11,230–$16,870 per month, with a local median of about $13,580 (published survey medians adjusted for San Diego prices). Exact rates vary by community, residence type, and care needs.
What are the best skilled nursing communities in San Diego?
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated skilled nursing communities in San Diego right now are Villa Coronado D/P SNF, Bradley Court, Parkside Health and Wellness Center. The full ranked list — 82 communities — is on this page, with each community's inspection record and pricing.
How do I choose skilled nursing in San Diego?
Compare objective data first (ratings, staffing, inspection history — all free on Haven), confirm all-in monthly pricing, then tour your top 2–3. A free Haven advisor who knows the San Diego market can confirm current availability and pricing.