Bayside Care Center

Bayside Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1405 Teresa Drive in Morro Bay, California 93442, within San Luis Obispo County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Bayside Care Center has a total of 145 certified beds. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are based on three component measures: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Bayside Care Center received a 5-star rating in health inspections, reflecting the findings from standard and complaint surveys conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above average relative to other facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents in areas such as physical functioning, chronic conditions, and other health outcomes. Bayside Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid, administered in California as Medi-Cal, may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility criteria. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (805) 772-2237 to confirm current availability, specific payment arrangements, and any additional private pay options that may be accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, Bayside Care Center performs above average across multiple rating categories. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars reflects performance that exceeds that benchmark. The 5-star health inspection rating and 5-star quality measure rating both indicate performance in the upper tier of rated facilities nationally, while the 4-star staffing rating reflects above-average staffing relative to comparable facilities across the country. These ratings are derived from data reported to and verified by CMS and are updated periodically to reflect the most current inspection cycles and staffing reports.