Pacific Coast Post Acute
720 East Romie Lane · Salinas, CA · 93901 · 8314248072
149 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $6,721 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 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 October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 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 February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2023
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 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
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.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2023
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.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 19, 2023 | Fine | $6,721 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555090 · certified since April 12, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.