Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce

216 North Third Street · Lompoc, CA · 93436 · 8057363466

110 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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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

Inspection record 30% of score 68
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 91
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.913.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.300.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.77≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (19 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026

    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 April 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F March 26, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected July 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected February 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected September 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected August 29, 2023 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected July 1, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected July 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected July 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Corrected July 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022

    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 1, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected July 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F May 5, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 1, 2022 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055256 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.