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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

San Luis Transitional Care

1575 Bishop Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

San Luis Transitional Care, a 23-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in San Luis Obispo, CA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #257 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks). No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#257 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
N/A
nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
7
Inspection findings

The verdict

San Luis Transitional Care, a 23-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in San Luis Obispo, CA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #257 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks). No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#257 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
N/A
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
7
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 1,165 CA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

N/A

Facility Information

Provider Number
555592
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
23
Residents
13
In Hospital
No
County
San Luis Obispo
Last Inspection
Jul 31, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
N/A
CNA Hours
N/A
Total Nursing Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
N/A
Nursing Turnover
43.5%
RN Turnover
28.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About San Luis Transitional Care

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, San Luis Transitional Care ranks #257 of 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). San Luis Transitional Care operates 23 certified beds in San Luis Obispo, CA with approximately 13 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 1★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 7 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, San Luis Transitional Care falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 43.5% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. 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.

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. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

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 the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (7 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 31, 2025 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 31, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 31, 2025 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: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 31, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 31, 2025 Tag: 0577

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 12, 2024 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: Jul 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 2, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for San Luis Transitional Care, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for San Luis Transitional Care

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The CA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View CA registry
  • Peer homes near 23 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in CA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for San Luis Transitional Care?
San Luis Transitional Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does San Luis Transitional Care rank among nursing homes in CA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), San Luis Transitional Care ranks 257th among 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA (#257 of 1,154). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
How many beds does San Luis Transitional Care have?
San Luis Transitional Care has 23 certified beds with approximately 13 residents. The facility is located at 1575 Bishop Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Does San Luis Transitional Care have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, San Luis Transitional Care has 7 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has San Luis Transitional Care received any fines or penalties?
No, San Luis Transitional Care has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns San Luis Transitional Care?
San Luis Transitional Care is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was San Luis Transitional Care last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for San Luis Transitional Care was on Jul 31, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for San Luis Transitional Care?
San Luis Transitional Care 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. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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