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Salinas Valley Post Acute
637 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 99 beds, Salinas Valley Post Acute serves Salinas in Monterey County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 21, 17 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 50.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 45.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Monterey Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 39 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 50.5 | 54.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.5% | 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: 13 Feb 2026, 20 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×35 E ×14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 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 | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 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 | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 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 | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 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 | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 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 | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 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 | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 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 | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 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 | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 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 45.5%, RNs 82.4%; 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 | 1.5% | 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 | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.3% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Salinas Community Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/11/2023 |
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 Salinas Valley Post Acute been cited for?
50 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 Salinas Valley Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Salinas Valley Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Salinas Valley Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Providence Group Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Salinas Valley Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 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.