Pacific Coast Manor
Capitola, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056048) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (831) 476-0770 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pacific Coast Manor holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Pacific Coast Manor reports 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.6%.
Pacific Coast Manor has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pacific Coast Manor is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Capitola, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1969. The facility, operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure, houses an average of 96.1 residents. It is part of the Covenant Care chain, which includes 12 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars — notably lower than Pacific Coast Manor's own rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pacific Coast Manor holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measures (QM) rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.39 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased oversight and inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare.gov before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pacific Coast Manor has a 5-star overall rating, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.39 per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 49.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pacific Coast Manor is certified for 99 beds and has an average of 96.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Covenant Care chain, which includes 12 facilities averaging 2.8 stars overall.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — Pacific Coast Manor scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (831) 476-0770 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data; contact the facility at (831) 476-0770 to schedule a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056048?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.