Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Stockton, California
3 of 14 nursing homes in Stockton (21%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 4 caution · 7 avoid · data
City Average
2.6
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,583
across 14 facilities
High Risk Facilities
7
4 Grade F
$194,147 in combined fines
Zero Fines
9
/14
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Stockton, California, is adequate, with 14 total facilities and only 3 (21%) recommended options. Families should be aware that 7 facilities have accumulated a total of $141,217 in fines, highlighting the need for careful selection when considering care options.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 CRESTWOOD MANOR - 104 (85) — Crestwood Manor stands out with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 85/100. With no fines and a B+ grade, this for-profit facility offers 190 beds dedicated to providing quality care, making it a top choice for residents seeking reliability and excellence.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 2 GOOD SAMARITAN REHAB AND CARE CENTER (75) — Good Samaritan Rehab and Care Center offers a solid CMS 4★ rating coupled with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a B grade. With zero fines and 98 beds, this for-profit facility emphasizes rehabilitation and compassionate care, making it a trustworthy option for recovery.
- 3 MEADOWOOD A HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (73) — Meadowood A Health and Rehabilitation Center, a non-profit facility, is committed to community-focused care with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 73/100. With a B grade and no fines, this 100-bed center emphasizes a supportive environment for healing and recovery.
The other 11 Stockton facilities didn't qualify — 7 carry Grade D or F ratings and 5 have fines totaling $194K.
Recommended
Crestwood Manor stands out with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 85/100. With no fines and a B+ grade, this for-profit facility offers 190 beds dedicated to providing quality care, making it a top choice for residents seeking reliability and excellence.
Good Samaritan Rehab and Care Center offers a solid CMS 4★ rating coupled with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a B grade. With zero fines and 98 beds, this for-profit facility emphasizes rehabilitation and compassionate care, making it a trustworthy option for recovery.
Meadowood A Health and Rehabilitation Center, a non-profit facility, is committed to community-focused care with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 73/100. With a B grade and no fines, this 100-bed center emphasizes a supportive environment for healing and recovery.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Stockton Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.6 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 11?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 4 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 5 Have fines totaling $194,147
- Low-scoring facilities
- 7 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 4 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Stockton Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Stockton's city average is 2.6 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
5 of 14 Stockton facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Stockton avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Stockton facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Stockton, CA are recommended?
3 of 14 nursing homes in Stockton (21%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Stockton "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Stockton?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.