Pacific Coast Post Acute
Salinas, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555090) · 149 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,065
Phone: (831) 424-8072 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pacific Coast Post Acute in Salinas, CA has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Pacific Coast Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Pacific Coast Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,065.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pacific Coast Post Acute is a 149-bed nursing home in Salinas, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1978. It operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. The facility reports an average daily census of 145.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pacific Coast Post Acute holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspections 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.63 per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,065.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent's care should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the data provided as of the most recent CMS update referenced here.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pacific Coast Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a 36.3% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,065.00 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 in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 149 certified beds with an average daily census of 145.9 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 Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities averaging a 2.9-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 12, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8314248072 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 8314248072 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?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555090?state=CA for the most current CMS data on this facility.
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.