SALINAS VALLEY POST ACUTE

Salinas Valley Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 637 East Romie Lane in Salinas, California, within Monterey County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is owned and operated as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance across measured categories. Salinas Valley Post Acute holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is also 2 stars. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and functional assessments. The quality measure score is the strongest component of this facility's CMS profile, while the health inspection and staffing ratings indicate areas where performance is below average by CMS standards. Salinas Valley Post Acute is certified under both Medicare and Medicaid programs, meaning it is equipped to serve patients whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term post-acute and rehabilitative stays, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals. Families and individuals seeking placement should verify current payment policies, bed availability, and any private-pay options directly with the facility by calling 831-424-0687. When compared to national benchmarks, Salinas Valley Post Acute presents a mixed performance profile. The overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection and staffing components, each rated at 2 stars, indicate below-average standing in those domains relative to the national baseline. However, the 4-star quality measure rating suggests that on certain clinical and outcome-based indicators, the facility performs above the national average. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data and consult with healthcare providers to determine whether this facility is appropriate for a specific care situation.