Coastal Oaks Special Care Center
10805 El Camino Real · Atascadero, CA · 93422 · 8054669254
65 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Compass Health, Inc.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: not rated Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 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.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected June 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected June 2, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected June 2, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
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.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected July 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555554 · certified since March 17, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.