Bayside Care Center
Morro Bay, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555371) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 772-2237 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bayside Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Bayside Care Center reports 4.80679 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39571 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Bayside Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Bayside Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California, certified since December 1988. The facility is licensed for 145 beds and had an average daily census of 93.1 residents according to CMS Care Compare data. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 5.0 stars. CMS records show no ownership change in the last 12 months.
CMS Care Compare gives Bayside Care Center an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. The facility also holds 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. Reported nurse staffing levels are 4.80679 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39571 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
Regarding regulatory penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased oversight and inspection.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the most recent figures on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bayside Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Bayside Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.80679 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39571 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 43.3% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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?
The facility is certified for 145 beds and had an average daily census of 93.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Bayside Care Center is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain, which has 7 facilities averaging a 5.0 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bayside Care Center scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
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 8057722237 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not include tour information; contact the facility at 8057722237 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555371?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.