Shoreline Care Center

Shoreline Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 5225 South J Street in Oxnard, California 93033, within Ventura County. The facility operates with 193 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a Limited Liability Company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Shoreline Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, indicating staffing levels and compositions below the national norm. The quality measure rating is also 2 out of 5, based on clinical data reported for resident care outcomes across standardized measures. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS as new inspection and reporting data become available. Shoreline Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to federal guidelines and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible individuals who meet California's financial and functional criteria, administered through the Medi-Cal program. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (805) 488-3696 to confirm current payment acceptance, bed availability, and any applicable private pay or insurance options. When compared against national benchmarks, Shoreline Care Center falls below average in all four CMS rating categories. The national overall average stands at 3.0 stars, and the facility's rating of 1 star places it in the lowest tier among rated nursing homes nationwide. The health inspection rating of 1 star similarly reflects a standing below most facilities in the country. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 2 stars each indicate performance that is below the national midpoint. Facilities in California are subject to state oversight in addition to federal CMS evaluations, and individuals researching care options may review detailed inspection reports through the CMS Care Compare database for a comprehensive view of any cited deficiencies or staffing data associated with this location.