ElderGrade
B

70/100

Above average

Pacific Coast Post Acute

720 East Romie Lane, Salinas, CA 93901

CMS 4/5 stars #11 of 14 in Monterey County (831) 424-8072
Certified beds
149
Occupancy
98%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $19,786 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

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

26/30

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

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

9/30

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

  • 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.37 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 36% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $19,786 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

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 3.63 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.37 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.53 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 36.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 39 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 13, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 27, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Apr 14, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

D Apr 14, 2026 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 5, 2026 F0698 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 24, 2025 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 13, 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

E Feb 13, 2025 F0806

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PACS GROUP, which operates 281 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DEVASHRAYEE, TRAVIS Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
APT, FREDERICK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HANCOCK, MARK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JERGENSEN, JOSHUA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MITCHELL, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BAY AREA MASTER TENANT LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Pacific Coast Post Acute

What is the ElderGrade for Pacific Coast Post Acute? +

Pacific Coast Post Acute holds an ElderGrade of B (70 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". 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 Pacific Coast Post Acute? +

Residents receive an average of 3.63 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Pacific Coast Post Acute been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 39 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Pacific Coast Post Acute accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pacific Coast Post Acute 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.