SAN LUIS CARE CENTER

San Luis Care Center is a licensed skilled nursing facility located at 709 N Street in Newman, California, within Stanislaus County. The facility operates with 71 certified beds and is organized under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. San Luis Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings indicating better performance relative to other facilities. San Luis Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is in line with the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard regulatory inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, representing the levels and consistency of nursing staff relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data indicators such as resident mobility, medication use, and infection rates, is likewise rated at 3 stars. All four rating categories align with the national average, indicating performance consistent with the typical facility across the United States. San Luis Care Center is certified to receive payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid coverage applies to longer-term custodial care for residents who meet income and asset criteria under California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals and families seeking placement should confirm current availability of beds, accepted payment sources, and any applicable private-pay rates directly with the facility by contacting the administrative office at (209) 862-2862. When compared to national benchmarks, San Luis Care Center performs at the average level across all CMS rating dimensions. The national overall star rating average is 3.0 stars, and this facility matches that figure in its overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings. This pattern of consistent, mid-range performance across all categories may be a relevant factor when families and care coordinators are evaluating skilled nursing options in the Newman and greater Stanislaus County area. As with any facility, prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns before making placement decisions.