ElderGrade
B

70.6/100

Above average

Salinas Valley Post Acute

637 East Romie Lane, Salinas, CA 93901

CMS 3/5 stars #10 of 14 in Monterey County (831) 424-0687
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
97%
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

23.6/30

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

  • -6.4 for 35 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

16/30

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

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

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 46% 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 4.06 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.62 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.94 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 45.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 50 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 13, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Feb 13, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 13, 2026 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 13, 2026 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 13, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 13, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 13, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 13, 2026 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 13, 2026 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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
O'SHEA, BRADY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
APT, FREDERICK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HANCOCK, MARK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MITCHELL, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MURRAY, JASON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
O'SHEA, BRADY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PROVIDENCE GROUP INC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Salinas Valley Post Acute

What is the ElderGrade for Salinas Valley Post Acute? +

Salinas Valley Post Acute holds an ElderGrade of B (70.6 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 Salinas Valley Post Acute? +

Residents receive an average of 4.06 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Salinas Valley Post Acute been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 50 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Salinas Valley Post Acute accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Salinas Valley 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.