Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Orange County, CA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Orange County, CA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Orchards Skilled Nursing
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 21 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Sun Mar Nursing Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 14 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 13 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 13 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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West Anaheim Medical Center D/p SNFInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and – for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 11 hr 17 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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The Grove Post Acute
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 02 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Freedom Village Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 02 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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La Palma Nursing Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 41 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Town & Country
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 28 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Chapman Care Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 12 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Orange County, CA
What is the best-rated nursing home in Orange County, CA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Orchards Skilled Nursing ranks first in Orange County, CA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Orange County, CA?
66 homes in Orange County, CA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Orange County, CA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data