Public Record
Salinas Valley Post Acute
Operated by PACS Group
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg. residents per day
- 93.7
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California cost report
Food cost per resident day
Raw food costs divided by total patient days from the same HCAI filing. Each year is compared with the median across California HCAI filers that carry a Medicare provider number for that report year; the roughly 18 percent of filers without one are not in the comparison.
2024 raw food costs per resident day
$11.88
Filing period: to
California median $8.96 across 825 filers. This facility: 85.8th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 118 filers): median $10.16.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 34,067 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 11,359 | $686,563 | $60.44/hour |
| LVN | 32,002 | $1,511,957 | $47.25/hour |
| CNA | 78,132 | $1,910,502 | $24.45/hour |
2023 raw food costs per resident day
$7.50
Filing period: to
2023 raw food costs per resident day
$8.70
Filing period: to
California median $8.51 across 892 filers. This facility: 50.4th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 118 filers): median $9.62.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 4,755 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 287 | $20,139 | $70.17/hour |
| LVN | 2,488 | $124,966 | $50.23/hour |
| CNA | 7,932 | $185,700 | $23.41/hour |
Census context: 26,748 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 8,372 | $554,921 | $66.28/hour |
| LVN | 25,729 | $1,201,801 | $46.71/hour |
| CNA | 45,739 | $1,085,099 | $23.72/hour |
2022 raw food costs per resident day
$6.41
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California median $8.23 across 896 filers. This facility: 13.7th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 116 filers): median $9.34.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 29,981 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 328 | $21,688 | $66.12/hour |
| LVN | 17,592 | $858,232 | $48.79/hour |
| CNA | 48,600 | $1,172,419 | $24.12/hour |
*HCAI Long-Term Care Integrated Disclosure
Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 70
- Fire safety findings
- 42
- Inspections on file
- 19
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-13
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Citations
70 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0700Generalpotential for harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0625Generalpotential for harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- 0559Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0552Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection12 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety17 deficiencies
- Inspection1 deficiency
055739 07/02/2025 Salinas Valley Post Acute 637 East Romie Lane Salinas, CA 93901 F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
055739 01/29/2025 Salinas Valley Post Acute 637 East Romie Lane Salinas, CA 93901 F 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety6 deficiencies
- Inspection15 deficiencies
055739 09/20/2024 Salinas Valley Post Acute 637 East Romie Lane Salinas, CA 93901 F 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
055739 08/22/2024 Salinas Valley Post Acute 637 East Romie Lane Salinas, CA 93901 F 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection2 deficiencies
055739 08/14/2024 Salinas Valley Post Acute 637 East Romie Lane Salinas, CA 93901 F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
055739 08/01/2024 Salinas Valley Post Acute 637 East Romie Lane Salinas, CA 93901 F 0623 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 9 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
PACS Group
279nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
134 in California, 145 in other states.
Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Salinas Valley Post Acute?
- Salinas Valley Post Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Salinas, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 055739.
- What is the CMS rating for Salinas Valley Post Acute?
- Salinas Valley Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Salinas Valley Post Acute have?
- Salinas Valley Post Acute is certified for 99 beds. It serves an average of 93.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does Salinas Valley Post Acute have?
- Salinas Valley Post Acute has 70 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Salinas Valley Post Acute last inspected?
- Salinas Valley Post Acute was last inspected on February 13, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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