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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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8 licensed nursing homes in San Luis Obispo, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
9.7Excellent

Mission View Health Center

1425 Woodside Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Mission View Health Center brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.77 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (39%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.7% — well below the national median.

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8.5Strong

San Luis Post Acute Center

3033 Augusta Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

San Luis Post Acute Center brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 28% — above the national median of about 14%.

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9.7Excellent

San Luis Transitional Care

1575 Bishop Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

San Luis Transitional Care earns 5-star ratings for overall care, health inspections, and quality measures, which means inspectors found a clean operation and residents receive good care for issues like falls and infections. This points to a facility where regulators see strong day-to-day care processes and positive resident outcomes.

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DEGROOT NURSING HOME

1015 BUCHON ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

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8.0Strong

Vineyard Hills Health Center

290 Heather Court, Templeton, CA 93465

Vineyard Hills Health Center brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.29 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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8.5Strong

Bayside Care Center

1405 Teresa Drive, Morro Bay, CA 93442

Bayside Care Center brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.40 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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8.5Strong

Coastal Oaks Special Care Center

10805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

Coastal Oaks Special Care Center presents a picture of high ratings in health inspections and quality measures, earning top marks that suggest residents receive good care and attention day-to-day. This translates to a low 0.0% rate for falls with major injury, meaning the staff is likely responsive when residents need help, especially during transfers.

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8.5Strong

Arroyo Grande Care Center

1212 Farroll Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Arroyo Grande Care Center has achieved top federal health inspection scores, a strong indicator of operational standards, but the daily reality for residents involves trade-offs you should probe. Inspectors found a clean operation during unannounced visits, meaning the facility meets federal standards for care and safety.

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8 licensed nursing homes in San Luis Obispo, CA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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