Bayside Care Center
1405 Teresa Drive · Morro Bay, CA · 93442 · 8057722237
145 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Compass Health, Inc.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
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.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 1, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 1, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555371 · certified since December 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.