San Luis Transitional Care
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
San Luis Transitional Care has received a Trust Grade of A, which indicates an excellent reputation and high recommendation among facilities. It ranks #217 out of 1,155 nursing homes in California, placing it in the top half, and #5 out of 7 in San Luis Obispo County, suggesting there are only a few better local options. However, the facility's trend is worsening, with the number of identified issues increasing from 1 in 2024 to 5 in 2025. Staffing is a strength, with a 5/5 star rating and good RN coverage compared to most California facilities, though the turnover rate of 45% is average. While there have been no fines, concerns were found regarding food safety practices and the accessibility of important survey results for residents and their families, as well as inaccuracies in resident assessments that could impact care planning.
- Trust Score
- A
- In California
- #217/1155
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 45% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most California facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 110 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of California nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ○ Average
- 7 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near California avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 7 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0577
(Tag F0577)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based 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 re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based 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) assess...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one expired package of Maxorb II alginate woun...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based 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 follo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Room Equipment
(Tag F0908)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain one of one evaporative cooler (a device for c...
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Jun 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based 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 foo...
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Oct 2019
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based 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....
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in California.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most California facilities.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is San Luis Transitional Care's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns San Luis Transitional Care an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within California, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is San Luis Transitional Care Staffed?
CMS rates San Luis Transitional Care's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 45%, compared to the California average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 60%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at San Luis Transitional Care?
State health inspectors documented 7 deficiencies at San Luis Transitional Care during 2019 to 2025. These included: 7 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates San Luis Transitional Care?
San Luis Transitional Care is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by COMPASS HEALTH, INC., a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 23 certified beds and approximately 12 residents (about 52% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in San Luis Obispo, California.
How Does San Luis Transitional Care Compare to Other California Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in California, San Luis Transitional Care's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (45%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting San Luis Transitional Care?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is San Luis Transitional Care Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, San Luis Transitional Care has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in California. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at San Luis Transitional Care Stick Around?
San Luis Transitional Care has a staff turnover rate of 45%, which is about average for California nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was San Luis Transitional Care Ever Fined?
San Luis Transitional Care has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is San Luis Transitional Care on Any Federal Watch List?
San Luis Transitional Care is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.