Best Senior Living in National City, California
8 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 10 senior care options in National City: 8 communities and 2 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 627 public reviews. 1 is a small licensed home with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 10options listed
- 4.5average rating, 6 rated
- 627family reviews read
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
Paradise Valley Health Care Center
National City, California
4.7(287)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
National City, California
5(3)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
National City, California
4.7(3)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
National City, California
4.3(190)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Daleina’s Home Care, LLC
National City, California
5(1)
Assisted Living
Parkview Memory Care At Paradise Village
National City, California
4.3(23)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Del Marina Post Acute
National City, California
4.1(120)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $3,200/moParadise Village
National City, California
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Best-rated senior living in National City
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Paradise Valley Health Care Center
4.7 (287 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 50 units
Paradise Valley Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and assisted living community in National City praised by most reviewers for attentive, caring staff and engaging daily activities. It holds a CMS Five-Star rating…
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Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
4.3 (190 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
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Parkview Memory Care At Paradise Village
4.3 (23 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 70 units
Families of residents at Parkview Memory Care At Paradise Village describe a clean, well-run community with attentive med techs and caregivers, and consistent praise for how well-groomed and cared for their loved ones…
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4.1 (120 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 98 units
Families and residents describe Del Marina Post Acute as a clean, well-run skilled nursing and rehab community where therapy staff and CNAs are consistently praised for compassion and dedication. Reviewers note some…
What families say about senior living in National City
Counted across the review summaries of 7 National City communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 86%
- Medical and nursing care 57%
- Building and grounds 57%
- Food and dining 43%
- Activities and social life 43%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 86%
- Cost and billing 71%
- Food and dining 29%
- Staff attitude 14%
“Castle Manor Nursing Home was very clean. The Staff were friendly and professional. The overall appearance and care of the residents seems to be well kept and comfortable. From the overall quality, it appears to be a facility that I would feel comfortable to put my loved ones in.”
“Everyone is amazing, no complaints at all. My wife is so happy to be here and taken care of. Maryam sw is amazing help me with everything. Thank you Paradise.”
“My wife had been a resident for a year and a half. During that time she has received excellent care. The staff are compassionate and make every effort to assure that she receives all the services required. The entire staff are excellent.”
Senior Living in National City: the figures
- •Of the 7 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 4.2 out of 5: 4 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (5), wheelchair accessible (5), emergency call system (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5), on-site nurse (rn) (5).
Senior Living near National City
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista3.6 mi | 19 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.6 mi |
| Lemon Grove5 mi | 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 mi |
| La Mesa7.7 mi | 24 | 4.3 / 5 | 7.7 mi |
| San Diego11.6 mi | 159 | 4.4 / 5 | 11.6 mi |
| El Cajon12.2 mi | 21 | 4.2 / 5 | 12.2 mi |
| La Jolla15.4 mi | 8 | 4.4 / 5 | 15.4 mi |
| Poway20.9 mi | 9 | 3.9 / 5 | 20.9 mi |
| Encinitas28.2 mi | 8 | 4.5 / 5 | 28.2 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 10 communities listed in National City, 627 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in National City ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in National City: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in National City, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 10 senior living communities in National City, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in National City are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Paradise Valley Health Care Center (4.7★, 287 ratings), Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (4.3★, 190 ratings), Parkview Memory Care At Paradise Village (4.3★, 23 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in National City?
Beyond senior living, National City has skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), assisted living (4 communities), home health (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in National City?
Families rate National City senior living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 627 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in National City senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 National City communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 86%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 57%), building and grounds (mentioned for 57%). The most common concerns are communication with families (86%), cost and billing (71%), food and dining (29%).
Are there small senior living homes in National City?
Yes. Of the 7 National City communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do National City nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in National City carry an overall star rating, averaging 4.2 out of 5. 4 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.