Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Arroyo Grande Care Center
1212 Farroll Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA · (805) 489-8137
- Certified beds
- 99
- Residents per day
- 89
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Compass Health, Inc.
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- January 1, 1995
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How this home got 5 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in California.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change (already 5)
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★5 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among California homes
Arroyo Grande Care Center carries 10 inspection points. That is fewer than 99% of California's 1,154 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in California: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–33 pts
- 4★ 33–66 pts
- 3★ 66–96 pts
- 2★ 96–146 pts
- 1★ over 146 pts
Bars show every rated home in California by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
9 health citations on record since 2021. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Nutrition and Dietary4F
- D
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- D
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Pharmacy Service3F
- D
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning1D
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care1D
- D
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspection history
2025-07-24
3 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
2024-06-27
1 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
2021-08-12
5 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 25 min of nursing staff time a day, 14 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 25 min
California average
4 h 33 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 25% of nursing staff and 38% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.7 pts better | 1.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.5 pts better | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.3 pts better | 100.0% | 98.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.1 pts better | 100.0% | 97.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.4 pts better | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms7.6 pts better | 0.0% | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.3 pts better | 2.8% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication3.8 pts worse | 17.5% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication0.9 pts worse | 13.2% | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.3 pts better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened7.2 pts better | 1.7% | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased8.6 pts better | 1.6% | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.7 pts better | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.2 pts better | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence8.6 pts better | 1.2% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers4.3 pts better | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine5.4 pts better | 100.0% | 94.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit6.3 pts worse | 17.4% | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.1 pts better | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine6.9 pts better | 100.0% | 93.1% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission3.6 pts worse | 26.2% | 22.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
45 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander, Lacey | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Alexander, Lacey | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Carder, Harold | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Carder, Harold | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Carder, Harold | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Casey, Samuel | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Compass Health Inc | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Compass Health Inc | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Compass Health Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Compass Holdings Inc | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Downey, Susan | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Downey, Susan | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Gerrish, Nancy | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Gerrish, William | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Hamilton, Amy | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Hamilton, Amy | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Hamilton, Amy | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Hodge, Timothy | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Hodge, Timothy | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Hodge, Timothy | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Hodge, Timothy | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Lochridge, Valletta | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Lochridge, Valletta | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Mcmullen, Juanita | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Mcmullen, Juanita | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Moya, Marie | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Moya, Marie | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Moya, Marie | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Moya, Marie | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Moya, Marie | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Reitz, Bryan | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Reitz, Bryan | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Smith, Darren | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Smith, Darren | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Smith, Darren | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Smith, Darren | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Smith, Darren | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Woolpert, Marcy | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Woolpert, Marcy | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Woolpert, Marcy | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Woolpert, Mark | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Woolpert, Patricia | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Woolpert, Patrick | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Woolpert, Patrick | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Woolpert, Patrick | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
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Fire safety
13 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems4E
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Smoke3F
- F
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress2D
- D
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Emergency Preparedness2D
- D
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Services1D
- D
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Miscellaneous1D
- D
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
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- E
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 51 min
- Fines
- $0
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San Luis Post Acute Center
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- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 25 min
- Fines
- $0
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San Luis Transitional Care
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- Nursing / resident / day
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