Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Los Angeles, CA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Los Angeles, 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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Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/p SNFInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 10 hr 36 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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East Los Angeles Doctors HospInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 8 hr 22 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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Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital
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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Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital
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 3 hr 54 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,824 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Angels Nursing Health Center
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 34 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $71,566 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Bonnie Brae Skilled Nursing
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 11 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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West Pico Terrace Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 42 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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St Andrews
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 4 hr 42 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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Lotus 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 4 hr 10 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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Burlington Convalescent Hospital
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 4 hr 01 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,278 in the last three years. 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 Los Angeles, CA
What is the best-rated nursing home in Los Angeles, CA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/p Snf ranks first in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA?
62 homes in Los Angeles, CA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Los Angeles, 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