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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in San Diego, California

17 of the 203 places in San Diego work with Medicaid: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 203 places in San Diego.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: California’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in California

It is run by California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). (800) 541-5555 · Apply for Medicaid. Medi-Cal Helpline. Applications are processed by your county social services office.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

La Mesa8 with Medicaid · 5.6 miles awayNational City5 with Medicaid · 6.2 miles awaySpring Valley3 with Medicaid · 7.5 miles awayEl Cajon12 with Medicaid · 11 miles awayChula Vista3 with Medicaid · 11 miles awayPoway3 with Medicaid · 16 miles awayEncinitas3 with Medicaid · 21 miles awayEscondido6 with Medicaid · 24 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in San Diego?
In our directory, 17 of the 203 places in San Diego, California, work with Medicaid: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in California?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to California: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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