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Canterbury Woods
651 Sinex Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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.
Canterbury Woods is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Pacific Grove, California, certified for 24 beds and caring for about 16 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 11, 12 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 108.3 per 100 beds, more 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 6.7 hours per resident per day (1.5 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 19.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Monterey Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 39 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 108.3 | 54.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 19.2% | 39.7% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 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: 27 Feb 2026, 13 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 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 | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 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 | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | 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 | 11 Aug 2023 |
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 19.2%, RNs 40.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Front Porch Communities And Services. Chain: Front Porch (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Porch Communities and Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
| Front Porch Communities and Services | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
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 Monterey County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanview Post Acute | Pacific Grove | 51 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 47 | 92.2 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Windsor the Ridge Rehabilitation Center | Salinas | 103 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 49.5 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Coastal Post Acute | Salinas | 80 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 48.8 | $64K | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Cypress Ridge Care Center | Monterey | 99 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 41.4 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Eden Valley Care Center | Soledad | 59 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 54.2 | $58K | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Forest Hill Manor Health Center | Pacific Grove | 26 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 107.7 | $8K | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Monterey Post Acute | Monterey | 78 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 55 | 70.5 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Pacific Coast Post Acute | Salinas | 149 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 26.2 | $13K | 27 May 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Monterey County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Canterbury Woods been cited for?
26 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 Canterbury Woods been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Canterbury Woods compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.7 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Canterbury Woods?
It is part of the Front Porch chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Front Porch Communities and Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Canterbury Woods last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Feb 2026.
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.