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Arroyo Grande Care Center
1212 Farroll Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Arroyo Grande Care Center, in Arroyo Grande, California, is certified for 99 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Compass Health, Inc. chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 1, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 21.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Luis Obispo Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 10 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.1 | 11.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 21.0% | 43.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Jul 2025, 27 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×1 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 21.0%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.8% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.2% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Compass Health Inc. Chain: Compass Health, Inc. (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Health Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2007 |
| Compass Holdings Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| Compass Health Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2007 |
| Compass Health Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Luis Obispo County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Care Center | Morro Bay | 145 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 11.7 | — | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Coastal Oaks Special Care Center | Atascadero | 65 | 5 | 5 | — | 9 | 13.8 | — | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Mission View Health Center | San Luis Obispo | 162 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4.9 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| San Luis Post Acute Center | San Luis Obispo | 162 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 9.9 | — | 13 Nov 2025 |
| San Luis Transitional Care | San Luis Obispo | 23 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 30.4 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Vineyard Hills Health Center | Templeton | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 16.2 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
All 7 facilities in San Luis Obispo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Arroyo Grande Care Center been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Arroyo Grande Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Arroyo Grande Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Arroyo Grande Care Center?
It is part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Compass Health Inc, Compass Holdings Inc and Compass Health Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Arroyo Grande Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.