Home / California / Encinitas
Find care close to home
Nursing homes in Encinitas, California
Explore local homes, review facility information, and find options that fit your family.
Explore nursing homes ↓
Encinitas Post-Acute
900 Santa Fe Drive · Encinitas, CA
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Aviara Healthcare Center
944 Regal Road · Encinitas, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center
211 Saxony Road · Encinitas, CA
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Glenbrook
1950 Calle Barcelona · Carlsbad, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Village Square Healthcare Center
1586 W. San Marcos Blvd · San Marcos, CA
Ownership: For-profit (partnership)
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-acute
13101 Hartfield Ave · San Diego, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Carlsbad by the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd · Carlsbad, CA
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Bayshire Carlsbad
3140 El Camino Real · Carlsbad, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
La Paloma Healthcare Center
3232 Thunder Drive · Oceanside, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Pacific Villas Post Acute
3220 Thunder Drive · Oceanside, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Vista View Post Acute
304 N. Melrose Dr · Vista, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
2000 Westwood Road · Vista, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center
15720 Bernardo Center Drive · San Diego, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Casa De Las Campanas
18655 W. Bernardo Drive · San Diego, CA
Ownership: Non-profit (other)
Santa Fe Post-acute
247 E. Bobier Drive · Vista, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
11895 Avenue Of Industry · San Diego, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
201 N Fig Street · Escondido, CA
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Valley Vista Post Acute
1025 W. Second Avenue · Escondido, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Escondido Post Acute
421 E Mission Ave · Escondido, CA
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Redwood Terrace Health Center
710 W 13th Ave · Escondido, CA
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Ocean View Post Acute
1980 Felicita Road · Escondido, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community
100 Holland Glen · Escondido, CA
Ownership: Non-profit (other)
Palomar Heights Post Acute
1260 E Ohio Avenue · Escondido, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
The Springs at Pacific Regent
3884 Nobel Drive · San Diego, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Vi at La Jolla Village
4171 Las Palmas Square · San Diego, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility
9825 Glen Center Drive · San Diego, CA
Ownership: For-profit (individual)
Poway Healthcare Center
15632 Pomerado Road · Poway, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Boulder Creek Post Acute
12696 Monte Vista Road · Poway, CA
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
The Villas at Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd · Poway, CA
Ownership: Government (hospital district)
La Jolla Post-Acute
2552 Torrey Pines Rd · La Jolla, CA
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
The Cove at La Jolla
7160 Fay Avenue · La Jolla, CA
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.
Nursing home care at a glance
Scope: homes inside Encinitas city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.
Medicare overall rating
out of 5 · from this site's directory data
Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Encinitas (3 facilities), California (1165 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equallyNurse staffing time
hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Encinitas: average of 3 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026Nursing staff turnover
share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Encinitas: average of 3 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026Explore more local data
Inspections and quality
Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.
How these comparisons work
Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.
Nursing home information for Encinitas
This directory lists 3 nursing homes in Encinitas, California, with 277 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 4.3 stars, above the national average of 3.0 stars: 3 homes hold four or five stars and 0 have one or two.
Among the highest-rated homes are The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center (5 stars), Encinitas Post-Acute (4 stars) and Aviara Healthcare Center (4 stars).
By ownership, 67% are for-profit and 33% non-profit. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility.
These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.
Costs and payment
Contact your shortlisted homes for a current quote and to discuss accepted payment options.
Explore payment guides →Quality and staffing
Review each home’s dated Medicare ratings, inspection information and staffing details in its profile.
Understand nursing home ratings →What should I ask before choosing a home?
Ask how the home will meet your loved one’s needs, how family members receive updates, what costs to expect, and whether you can visit before deciding.
How can I broaden my search?
Open the map search or choose a nearby community below to explore additional locations.
Expand your search
Browse California →Explore nearby communities
Planning your search in Encinitas
Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.
See the best-rated nursing homes in Encinitas →
Nursing homes in nearby towns
- Carlsbad3 homes · 7 mi
- San Marcos1 home · 8 mi
- Oceanside2 homes · 10 mi
- Vista3 homes · 11 mi
- Escondido7 homes · 13 mi
- Poway3 homes · 13 mi
- La Jolla2 homes · 14 mi
- San Diego21 homes · 19 mi
Or see every nursing home in San Diego County or California.
Questions about nursing homes in Encinitas
How many nursing homes are in Encinitas?
There are 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Encinitas, with 277 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.
Which nursing homes in Encinitas have the highest Medicare rating?
The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center (5 stars), Encinitas Post-Acute (4 stars), Aviara Healthcare Center (4 stars). See the full ranking.
What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Encinitas?
4.3 out of 5 across 3 rated homes, compared with 3.2 for California as a whole.
Do nursing homes in Encinitas accept Medicaid?
3 of the 3 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in California.
Are any nursing homes in Encinitas on Medicare’s Special Focus list?
No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.