San Luis Transitional Care
San Luis Obispo, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 555592) · 23 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (805) 545-7575 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
San Luis Transitional Care holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections but only 1 star for staffing. This mix suggests strong inspection and quality outcomes alongside a comparatively low staffing rating.
CMS gives San Luis Transitional Care a staffing star rating of 1, with a reported nursing staff turnover rate of 43.5%. Total nurse hours and RN hours per resident per day were not reported in the available CMS data, so families should confirm these figures with the facility.
San Luis Transitional Care has no federal fines on record — CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
San Luis Transitional Care is a Medicare-certified nursing home in San Luis Obispo, California, operating 23 certified beds with an average of 12.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 5.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, San Luis Transitional Care holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. Families should note the contrast between the facility's strong inspection and quality-measure performance and its low staffing star rating.
CMS staffing data for this facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.5%. Total nurse hours per resident per day and RN hours per resident per day were not provided in the available data; families should verify these figures directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for San Luis Transitional Care — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details, including staffing hours, directly with the facility and via the Care Compare listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
San Luis Transitional Care has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The listed provider type is Medicare; for confirmation of Medicaid participation, contact the facility at 8055457575 or check Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS gives the facility a 1-star staffing rating and reports a 43.5% nursing staff turnover rate; specific nurse hours per resident per day were not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials.
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 or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
San Luis Transitional Care has 23 certified beds with an average of 12.7 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 averaging a 5.0-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 31, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; San Luis Transitional Care scores 5, 5, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8055457575 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8055457575 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit the official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555592?state=CA for the most current CMS data.
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.