San Luis Care Center
Newman, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055839) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $46,118
Phone: (209) 862-2862 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
San Luis Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
San Luis Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, with 0.39 of those hours from registered nurses, and a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
CMS records show San Luis Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $46,118.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed and no Special Focus Status flag for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
San Luis Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Newman, California, first approved by CMS in 1969. It is certified for 71 beds and had an average of 64.7 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, San Luis Care Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure rating of 5 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.85 hours per resident per day, of which 0.39 hours are provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $46,118.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Status flag associated with this facility in the provided CMS data. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
San Luis Care Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which CMS lists as at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 37.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $46,118.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
San Luis Care Center is certified for 71 beds and had an average of 64.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which has 16 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved by CMS on August 1, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; San Luis Care Center scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2098622862 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 2098622862 to arrange a visit and verify details.
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/055839?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.