Cypress Ridge Care Center
1501 Skyline Drive · Monterey, CA · 93940 · 8313733716
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
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.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2024 · found via complaint
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 July 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056437 · certified since December 27, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.