Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Canterbury Woods
651 Sinex Avenue · Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · Lic. #270708224 (CA) · 190 certified beds
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About Canterbury Woods
Canterbury Woods is a continuing care retirement community in Pacific Grove, California. Its capacity is 190 beds, below the California median of 275 for continuing care retirement communities. The CA licensing record lists its status as "LICENSED". It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Front Porch. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 27 citations, the most recent on February 27, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 6.49 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 continuing care retirement communities listed in Pacific Grove. Its public records were last updated in November 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating), October 2026.
Inspection history (27)
Records from July 2023 to February 2026.
February 27, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
View original record (opens in a new tab)February 27, 2026
Tag F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2026.
View original record (opens in a new tab)February 12, 2026
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0700Try 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2024
Tag F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
View original record (opens in a new tab)September 13, 2023
Citation 24-AS-20230725093000-TYPEBCalifornia Community Care Licensing recorded a complaint investigation on September 13, 2023 (control 24-AS-20230725093000). State inspectors cited a Type B deficiency (corrective action required). Allegation findings recorded: 1 substantiated, 4 unsubstantiated.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm.
View original record (opens in a new tab)July 21, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 11, 2023.
View original record (opens in a new tab)July 21, 2023
Tag F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 11, 2023.
View original record (opens in a new tab)July 21, 2023
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 11, 2023.
View original record (opens in a new tab)July 21, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 11, 2023.
View original record (opens in a new tab)July 21, 2023
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 11, 2023.
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Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
6.49 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.56 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Front Porch, a chain of 9 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 4.8 overall, 4.3 for health inspections, 4.9 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Pacific Grove.
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