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Pacific Coast Post Acute
720 East Romie Lane, Salinas, CA 93901
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.
Certified for 149 beds, Pacific Coast Post Acute serves Salinas in Monterey County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 23, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 36.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Monterey Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 39 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.2 | 54.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.3% | 39.7% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,065 | $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: 13 Feb 2025, 26 May 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×32 E ×5 F ×1
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 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | 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 | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 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 | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Mar 2019 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Mar 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Mar 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Mar 2019 | 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 | 8 Apr 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | Fine | $13,065 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.3%, RNs 37.5%; 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 | 0.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 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 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.6% | 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: Salinasidence Opco Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Master Tenant LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Woods | Pacific Grove | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 108.3 | — | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 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 |
All 14 facilities in Monterey County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pacific Coast Post Acute been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Pacific Coast Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pacific Coast Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pacific Coast Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bay Area Master Tenant LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pacific Coast Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Feb 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.