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Arroyo Grande Care Center

Arroyo Grande, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555619) · 99 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.16★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 489-8137 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Arroyo Grande Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.

Arroyo Grande Care Center reports 4.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 21.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.

Arroyo Grande Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Arroyo Grande Care Ce… Arroyo Grande Care Ce…: 5★ 5★ CA average CA average: 3.16★ 3.16★ Compass Health, In chain avg Compass Health, In chain avg: 5★ 5★

About this facility

Arroyo Grande Care Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California, with an average daily census of 86.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since 1995. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Arroyo Grande Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.0%.

On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.

Arroyo Grande Care Center is part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 5.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Arroyo Grande Care Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a 21.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 99 beds, with an average daily census of 86.6 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

Arroyo Grande Care Center is a for-profit corporation and part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 5.0 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1995.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS reports an overall rating (5 stars), a health inspection rating (5 stars), a quality measure rating (4 stars), and a staffing rating (4 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of facility performance.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8054898137 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8054898137 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555619?state=CA.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.