San Luis Post Acute Center
San Luis Obispo, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056189) · 162 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 544-5100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
San Luis Post Acute Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
San Luis Post Acute Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
San Luis Post Acute Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
San Luis Post Acute Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Luis Obispo, California, certified since February 1972. The facility is licensed for 162 beds and had an average of 88.2 residents per day, according to CMS Care Compare data. It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with a chain average CMS rating of 5.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
CMS gives San Luis Post Acute Center an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.43982 hours per resident per day, including 0.48574 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags facilities that are persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure results directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
San Luis Post Acute 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, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing turnover of 45.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
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 Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 162 beds and had an average of 88.2 residents per day.
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 has 7 facilities averaging 5.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 29, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (805) 544-5100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (805) 544-5100 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?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056189?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.