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Pacific Coast Post Acute

720 East Romie Lane · Salinas, CA 93901 · 149 certified beds

(831) 424-8072

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About Pacific Coast Post Acute

Pacific Coast Post Acute is a nursing home in Salinas, California. Its capacity is 149 beds, above the Monterey County median of 78 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 39 citations, the most recent on May 27, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.61 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Salinas. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

4.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (39)

Records from March 2019 to May 2026.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0578

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0700

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0810

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0800

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0758

    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 l….

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0645

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0755

    Provide 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 June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0554

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0756

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0658

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • May 26, 2023

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2023.

  • March 14, 2019

    Tag F0625

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2019.

  • March 14, 2019

    Tag F0695

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2019.

  • March 14, 2019

    Tag F0582

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2019.

  • March 14, 2019

    Tag F0677

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2019.

  • March 14, 2019

    Tag F0758

    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 l….

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2019.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $6,721

  • February 5, 2026 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,065 against this nursing home on February 5, 2026.

  • July 19, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $6,721 against this nursing home on July 19, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.61 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.66 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 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.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Salinas.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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