Coastal Post Acute
Salinas, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055871) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $63,850
Phone: (831) 449-5496 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Coastal Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Coastal Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing staff turnover of 39.7%.
Coastal Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $63,850.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Coastal Post Acute is a 80-bed nursing home in Salinas, Monterey County, California, with an average daily census of 71.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on June 1, 1969.
According to CMS Care Compare, Coastal Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 4, which is above the California state average of 3.16. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: health inspection, 3 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.84957 hours per resident per day, including 0.43917 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $63,850.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Coastal Post Acute is part of the Windsor chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership at this facility within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data 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?
Coastal Post Acute has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing staff turnover is 39.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $63,850.00 and 0 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 listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Coastal Post Acute is certified for 80 beds, with an average daily census of 71.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Windsor chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on June 1, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively, combining to an overall rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8314495496 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8314495496 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055871?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.