Quick answer: Links Healthcare Group runs 25 California nursing homes with a mixed record, averaging 3.04 stars, with 36.0% in the bottom two tiers and two homes carrying the CMS abuse icon. If a loved one was harmed at a Links home, call (888) 999-0169 or send us a message for a free review.
Links Healthcare Group is a for-profit operator spread across the Bay Area and Central Valley. Its homes rate close to the statewide average overall, with a bottom tier and a notable number of abuse-flagged facilities worth knowing about.
What the public record shows for Links Healthcare Group
| Measure | Links Healthcare Group | California |
|---|---|---|
| California nursing homes | 25 | 1,165 |
| Average CMS star rating | 3.04 | 3.16 |
| Homes rated 1 or 2 stars | 36.0% (9 of 25) | 35.1% (405 of 1,154) |
| Total federal fines | $318,113 | $28,736,255 |
| Homes flagged for abuse by CMS | 2 | 113 |
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026, reported as published.
Links's homes average 3.04 stars against the statewide 3.16 and carry $318,113 in federal fines, but two of its 25 homes carry the CMS abuse icon.
Where Links Healthcare Group operates
Links runs homes in Santa Clara (5), Alameda (4), San Diego (5), and Los Angeles (3), with additional facilities in San Joaquin and Orange.
Look up any Links home in our California nursing home directory.
What this means for families
The two Links homes carrying the abuse icon, and its one-star facilities, are the ones to scrutinize if a loved one was harmed. A serious injury, a bedsore, a fall, or neglect, is measured against that specific home's staffing and inspection record, with the company pattern as context.
If your loved one was harmed at a Links Healthcare Group home
Michael Young and Thomas Wallin spent years defending nursing homes before switching sides, and they have recovered millions of dollars for elder abuse victims. If your loved one was neglected or injured at a Links facility, see our nursing home neglect page and call (888) 999-0169 for a free, confidential consultation. We serve families throughout California, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Sources and authoritative references
- CMS Care Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
- CMS Provider Data Catalog (dataset behind these figures): https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py
- California Nursing Home Report Card 2026: /resources/california-nursing-home-report-card/
- California Department of Public Health, Cal Health Find: https://calhealthfind.cdph.ca.gov/
25 California nursing homes operated by this company
Grouped by county, from the CMS Care Compare data this site publishes. Every home links to its own page with that home's ratings, staffing, citations and fines.
San Diego County (5)
- Community Care Center, La Mesa
- Encinitas Post-Acute, Encinitas
- Jacob Healthcare Center, San Diego
- Stillwater Post-Acute, El Cajon
- The Shores Post-Acute, San Diego
Santa Clara County (5)
- Baywood Post Acute, Campbell
- Creekside Post-Acute, San Jose
- The Redwoods Post-Acute, San Jose
- The Ridge Post Acute, San Jose
- Westwood Post Acute, San Jose
Alameda County (4)
- Avondale Villa Post-Acute, Livermore
- Canyon Creek Post-Acute, Castro Valley
- Stratford Villa Post-Acute, Livermore
- The Vineyards Healthcare Center, Livermore
Los Angeles County (3)
- Meadow Creek Post-Acute, Paramount
- The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center, Pasadena
- The Springs Post-Acute, Norwalk
San Joaquin County (3)
- Clearwater Healthcare Center, Stockton
- Crystal Creek Post-Acute, Stockton
- Lodi Creek Post Acute, Lodi
Kern County (1)
- The Orchards Post-Acute, Bakersfield
Orange County (1)
- Beach Creek Post-Acute, Anaheim
Sacramento County (1)
- River Pointe Post-Acute, Carmichael
Stanislaus County (1)
- Riverbank Post-Acute, Riverbank
Yolo County (1)
- The Grove Post-Acute, Woodland
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes does Links Healthcare Group run in California?
By the current CMS data, Links Healthcare Group operates 25 California nursing homes, concentrated in the Bay Area and Central Valley.
Is Links Healthcare Group a good nursing home company?
Its California homes average 3.04 stars, near the statewide average, with 36.0% in the bottom two tiers. Two of its homes carry the CMS abuse icon, so check the specific facility.
Can I sue a Links Healthcare Group nursing home?
Yes, if a resident was harmed by neglect or abuse. California's Elder Abuse Act applies regardless of the operator, and the facility's records are where a case begins.
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Disclaimer: all facility counts, ratings, staffing figures, fines, penalties, and abuse-icon figures on this page are drawn from public CMS data (medicare.gov and data.cms.gov) as of the August 2026 processing date and are reported as published. They may not reflect the most current findings, and inclusion of any facility or company is not an allegation of wrongdoing. Operator groupings follow the affiliated-entity and legal-business-name fields as published by CMS and may not capture every corporate relationship. Company names and marks are the property of their respective owners; Young & Wallin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Links Healthcare Group. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case. This page is attorney advertising and not legal advice.