Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce
216 North Third Street · Lompoc, CA · 93436 · 8057363466
110 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
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 April 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 26, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
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 1, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 5, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055256 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.