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Coastal Oaks Special Care Center

Atascadero, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555554) · 65 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.16★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing:
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 466-9254 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Coastal Oaks Special Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is also 5 out of 5, though CMS staffing star data was not provided in the available records.

CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, nursing turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating for Coastal Oaks Special Care Center in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for current staffing figures.

Coastal Oaks Special Care Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was noted in the available records for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Coastal Oaks Special … Coastal Oaks Special …: 5★ 5★ CA average CA average: 3.16★ 3.16★ Compass Health, In chain avg Compass Health, In chain avg: 5★ 5★

About this facility

Coastal Oaks Special Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Atascadero, California, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility has been certified since March 1993 and is licensed for 65 beds, with an average daily resident count of 5.5, according to CMS Care Compare data.

CMS gives this facility an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is also 5 out of 5. CMS staffing rating data was not provided in the available records, so total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, and nursing staff turnover percentage cannot be confirmed here; families should check Care Compare directly for current staffing figures.

On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status was included in the available data for this listing.

Coastal Oaks Special Care Center is part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 5.0. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.

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 Oaks Special Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

CMS has not reported staffing hours or turnover figures for this facility in the available data; contact the facility at (805) 466-9254 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No. CMS records show zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 65 beds with an average of 5.5 residents per day, per CMS data.

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 Compass Health, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 5.0.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since March 17, 1993.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 out of 5 on health inspections and quality measures, with staffing data not reported here.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The available CMS data does not specify service types such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at (805) 466-9254 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (805) 466-9254 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555554?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.