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Here are 5 Nursing Homes in Salinas, CA

All 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Salinas, side by side on the things that separate them: how many nursing hours each resident gets, how much of the staff leaves each year, and what inspectors found on their last visit.

Showing 1 to 5 of 5 homes

A

89/100

Windsor The Ridge Rehabilitation Center

CMS 5/5103 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.83 /day
Staff turnover
31%
Serious cites
0

Windsor The Ridge runs 103 certified beds in Salinas under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.83 nurse hours per resident day, just a hair under the national average, with weekends running about 5% lighter than weekdays. That thin margin matters more than the rounding suggests, though the home holds a 4/5 staffing star and a strong 5/5 on quality measures. Staff turnover is the real bright spot at 30.6%, well below the 45.8% national figure, which suggests less churn than most places. The 52 deficiencies on record include two abuse-related citations, but none rose to harm or jeopardy level, and the last inspection came in November 2025.

B

84/100

Katherine Healthcare

CMS 2/551 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.14 /day
Staff turnover
29%
Serious cites
0

Katherine Healthcare runs 51 certified beds in Salinas under corporate ownership, and its staffing is the brightest spot in the file: 4.14 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 7% above the national average, with weekend coverage dipping about 9% below its own weekday level. Turnover sits at 29.2%, well under the national 45.8%, which matters for continuity of care. The trouble is the inspection record, 50 deficiencies, four of them abuse-related, though none rose to harm or jeopardy, and the most recent inspection came in September 2025. Health inspection scoring lands at 2 out of 5 stars, below the 3 for quality measures and 4 for staffing. That mix is what holds the overall grade at a B.

B

80/100

Coastal Post Acute

CMS 4/580 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.85 /day
Staff turnover
40%
Serious cites
0

Coastal Post Acute runs 80 beds in Salinas under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits right at the national average, 3.85 nurse hours per resident day against 3.86 nationally, though weekends dip about 7% below its own weekday coverage, which matters if your family visits or calls on Saturdays. Staff turnover is 39.7%, better than the 45.8% national figure, so the people caring for residents tend to stick around longer than at the typical home. What pulls the record down is the inspection history: 40 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and one tied to abuse, plus a $63,850 fine. The most recent inspection was March 2025.

B

77/100

Salinas Valley Post Acute

CMS 3/599 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.06 /day
Staff turnover
46%
Serious cites
0

Salinas Valley Post Acute runs 99 certified beds under for-profit limited liability ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.06 hours per resident day, roughly 5% above the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 3% below its own weekday level, so the floor is thinner on Saturdays and Sundays. Annual turnover is 45.5%, essentially identical to the national 45.8%. What stands out is the deficiency record: 50 total on the current file, none rising to harm or jeopardy, but one tied to abuse. The last inspection was February 13, 2026, so the picture is recent.

B

74/100

Pacific Coast Post Acute

CMS 4/5149 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.63 /day
Staff turnover
36%
Serious cites
0

Pacific Coast Post Acute runs 149 certified beds in Salinas under corporate ownership, and the staffing numbers are the first thing to notice: 3.63 nurse hours per resident day, about 6% under the national average, with weekends running slightly leaner than weekdays. Turnover sits at 36.3%, which is actually better than the 45.8% national figure, that matters, because consistent caregivers know residents. The inspection record is heavier: 39 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and two tied to abuse, plus $19,786 in fines across two penalties. The most recent inspection was February 2025, so the picture is current. Strong quality measures and a solid survey history don't erase what those deficiency numbers mean for daily life.

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