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San Luis Post Acute Center

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San Luis Post Acute Center is a for profit - corporation facility in San Luis Obispo, CA with 162 certified beds and a 5-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 16 deficiency records on file.

3033 Augusta Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone: 8055445100

Overall Rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
056189
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
162
Residents
82
In Hospital
No
County
San Luis Obispo
Last Inspection
Mar 13, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.38 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.18
CNA Hours
3.29
Total Nursing Hours
4.85 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.21
Nursing Turnover
49.5%
RN Turnover
66.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About San Luis Post Acute Center

San Luis Post Acute Center operates 162 certified beds in San Luis Obispo, CA with approximately 82 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.85 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.38 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, San Luis Post Acute Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 49.5%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 13, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 14, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2025 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2025 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 18, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 18, 2024 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2021 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2021 Tag: 0810

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2021 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2021 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2021 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2021 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2021 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2021 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2021 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 22.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 5.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 28.1% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for San Luis Post Acute Center?
San Luis Post Acute Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at San Luis Post Acute Center?
San Luis Post Acute Center reports 4.85 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.38 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 49.5%.
How many beds does San Luis Post Acute Center have?
San Luis Post Acute Center has 162 certified beds with approximately 82 residents. The facility is located at 3033 Augusta Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Does San Luis Post Acute Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, San Luis Post Acute Center has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has San Luis Post Acute Center received any fines or penalties?
No, San Luis Post Acute Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns San Luis Post Acute Center?
San Luis Post Acute Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was San Luis Post Acute Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for San Luis Post Acute Center was on Mar 13, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for San Luis Post Acute Center?
San Luis Post Acute Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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