ElderGrade
A

89/100

Excellent

Arroyo Grande Care Center

1212 Farroll Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

CMS 5/5 stars #2 of 7 in San Luis Obispo County (805) 489-8137
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.28 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 21% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.48 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.28 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.96 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 21.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 24, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Jul 24, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 24, 2025 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 24, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 10, 2025 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2023 F0567 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 12, 2021 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 12, 2021 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 12, 2021 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of COMPASS HEALTH, INC., which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
COMPASS HEALTH INC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
COMPASS HOLDINGS INC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CARDER, HAROLD Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GERRISH, NANCY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GERRISH, WILLIAM Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HAMILTON, AMY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HODGE, TIMOTHY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LOCHRIDGE, VALLETTA Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MCMULLEN, JUANITA Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MOYA, MARIE Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
REITZ, BRYAN Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SMITH, DARREN Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Arroyo Grande Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Arroyo Grande Care Center? +

Arroyo Grande Care Center holds an ElderGrade of A (89 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Arroyo Grande Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.48 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Arroyo Grande Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 10 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Arroyo Grande Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Arroyo Grande Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.