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San Luis Transitional Care
1575 Bishop Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 · San Luis Obispo County · (805) 545-7575
23 certified beds, about 13 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 555592 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 31, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since October 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 6.98 hours per resident per day, against 4.52 across California and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.80 of those hours.
43.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (California average 36.7%).
CMS links it to Compass Health, Inc., an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
July 31, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to have the most recent recertification survey results posted and readily accessible to residents, family members, and to the resident's legal representatives. This facility failure denied the opportunity for residents, family members, and resident legal representatives to be aware of the facility's survey results. During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/30/25 at 8:56 a.m. with Administrator Assistant (AA), the survey results or survey binder were not visible in the facility areas that are prominent and accessible to the public and residents. AA stated the survey results were in a binder that is kept inside the Administration office. AA further added, the Administration office is locked after normal business hours. During a concurrent interview and review on 7/30/25 09:34 a.m. [...]
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS - a tool used to assess all residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing homes) assessment accurately reflected the assessment for 2 of 8 sampled residents (Resident 11 and Resident 24) when:1. Resident 11's functional limitations in range of motion indicated the resident had no impairment for upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand) or lower extremity (hip, knee, ankle, foot).2. Resident 24's functional limitations in range of motion indicated the resident had upper extremity limitations but no impairment in the lower extremities. These failures had the potential to result in inaccurate care plans, inappropriate interventions, and unmet needs. 1. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one expired package of Maxorb II alginate wound dressing (material applied directly onto an open wound to keep the wound clean and promote healing) was discarded and not readily available for staff use. This failure had the potential for residents to receive expired and ineffective wound dressings. During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 11:20 a.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), one open package of Maxorb II Alginate wound dressing with an expiration date of [DATE] was observed stored in the treatment cart. DON acknowledged the Maxorb II Alginate wound dressing is expired and should have been discarded. DON stated, it was missed. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Medication Storage: ID1: [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure standard and transmission-based precautions were followed to prevent the spread of infections when staff did not follow handwashing protocol per infection control standards to provide hand hygiene to five of eight sampled residents (Residents 25, 24, 2, 9 and 7) before residents began eating their lunch. These facility failures had the potential to transmit and spread infection to residents, visitors, and staff. During an observation on 7/28/25 at 12:11 p.m., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 1) placed a lunch tray on Resident #25's bedside table and did not offer hand sanitizer or hand washing before the resident started eating. Subsequently, observed Registered Dietitian (RD) distribute Resident 7's meal tray and did not offer hand sanitizer or hand washing. During an interview on 7/28/25 at 12:30 p.m. [...]
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain one of one evaporative cooler (a device for cooling air) located in the kitchen, in safe operating condition when the manufacturer's recommended preventive maintenance was not performed. This failure had the potential for the unit to transmit mold, mildew, bacteria, and other allergens on resident's food and affect the facility's indoor air quality resulting in respiratory issues or exacerbating existing health conditions for residents and staff. During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/30/25 at 4:48 p.m. with Maintenance Director (MD), an evaporative cooler was observed to be located on a kitchen window that was blowing air directly on clean dishes and towards the stove cooking area. [...]
June 12, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow proper sanitation and food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses for eleven out of eleven residents, when food debris and a cup of apple sauce were observed under the kitchen stove. This failure had the potential to result in food contamination by attracting insects and rodents that can spread pathogenic microorganisms (germs which can cause diseases) to residents through food prepared in the facility kitchen.
October 2, 2019Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the cleaning and disinfection of the blood glucose (BG) meter (a device to test for blood sugar level) was done per facility policy. This facility failure had the potential to cause blood-borne illness as a result of cross contamination.
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 31, 2025, 3 on June 12, 2024, 3 on October 2, 2019.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- C Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- C Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 6.98 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.80 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 6.81 | 4.09 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.95 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.23 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.5% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 38.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.88 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 7.05 on weekdays and 6.81 on weekends, 3% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.23 in April to June 2025 to 6.98 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 6.98 | 1.80 | 7.05 | 6.81 | 0.0% | 2 of 90 | 13 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 6.60 | 2.08 | 6.56 | 6.70 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 14 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 7.01 | 2.38 | 6.99 | 7.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 12 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.23 | 1.84 | 6.33 | 5.99 | 0.0% | 1 of 91 | 13 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| California, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.36 | 0.59 | 4.52 | 3.97 | 2.3% | 0.5% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.0 | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.6 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COMPASS HEALTH INC. CMS links this home to Compass Health, Inc., a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doria, Jack | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Hodge, Timothy | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Moya, Marie | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/22/2010 | |
| Smith, Darren | Corporate director | Individual | 03/14/2019 | |
| Woolpert, Patrick | Corporate director | Individual | 03/14/2019 | |
| Hodge, Timothy | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/23/2004 | |
| Moya, Marie | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/22/2010 | |
| Smith, Darren | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/26/2008 | |
| Compass Health Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/01/1999 | |
| Doria, Jack | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Grossman, Stephen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2022 | |
| Hodge, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/23/2004 | |
| Moya, Marie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/22/2010 | |
| Smith, Darren | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2019 | |
| Woolpert, Patrick | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/14/2019 | |
| Smith, Darren | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 01/13/2026 | |
| Compass Health Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/21/2025 | |
| Doria, Jack | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/09/2025 | |
| Grossman, Stephen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/19/2025 | |
| Hodge, Timothy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/23/2004 | |
| Moya, Marie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/22/2010 | |
| Smith, Darren | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/31/2019 | |
| Woolpert, Patrick | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/14/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "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."
Other nursing homes nearby
- San Luis Post Acute Center San Luis Obispo, 0.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Mission View Health Center San Luis Obispo, 0.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Bayside Care Center Morro Bay, 11.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Arroyo Grande Care Center Arroyo Grande, 11.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Coastal Oaks Special Care Center Atascadero, 12.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Vineyard Hills Health Center Templeton, 19.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
California contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in California. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification Program, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-800-231-4024. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Cal Health Find, where California publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is San Luis Transitional Care's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates San Luis Transitional Care 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did San Luis Transitional Care get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 31, 2025. The California average is 15.6.
- Has San Luis Transitional Care been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does San Luis Transitional Care accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns San Luis Transitional Care?
- CMS lists 23 owners and managers, and links the home to Compass Health, Inc.. Legal business name: COMPASS HEALTH INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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