Vineyard Hills Health Center
Templeton, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555220) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 434-3035 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vineyard Hills Health Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Vineyard Hills Health Center reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 48.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Vineyard Hills Health Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials, with no abuse icon or Special Focus status reported in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Vineyard Hills Health Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Templeton, San Luis Obispo County, California, with an average daily census of 91.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation in 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vineyard Hills holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%. CMS records show no federal fines on this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the supplied data for this facility.
Vineyard Hills Health Center is part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 5.0 stars. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; for the most current details, verify directly at the Care Compare listing for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vineyard Hills Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours, with a 48.1% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 99 certified beds and an average daily census of 91.9 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 Compass Health, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 5.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on April 28, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (5 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite (5 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 8054343035 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 8054343035 to arrange a visit.
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/555220?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.