WINDSOR SKYLINE CARE CENTER

Windsor Skyline Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 348 Iris Drive in Salinas, California 93906, in Monterey County. The facility operates 80 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Windsor Skyline Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels above the national average across nursing and aide categories. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS across resident populations. Windsor Skyline Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility may serve residents who qualify under Medicare for short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as residents who rely on Medicaid for long-term custodial care. Families and case managers seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (831) 449-5496 to confirm current bed availability and specific payment arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, Windsor Skyline Care Center presents a mixed profile across its rated categories. The overall 3-star rating is on par with the national average, but the individual components vary considerably. The 2-star health inspection rating indicates a below-average performance in that domain, while the 4-star staffing rating suggests above-average staffing relative to similar facilities nationwide. The 5-star quality measure rating places the facility in the top tier for clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. Individuals reviewing this facility alongside others in the Salinas area or Monterey County may find it useful to weigh these individual component ratings according to their specific priorities and care needs.