Windsor the Ridge Rehabilitation Center

350 Iris Drive · Salinas, CA · 93906 · 8314491515

103 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Windsor

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 57
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 72
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 87
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.803.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.490.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.60≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (52 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Corrected November 26, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected November 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025

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

    Corrected November 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected November 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected November 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected November 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected December 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 17, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024

    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.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    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 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024

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

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Infection Control

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555060 · certified since March 28, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.