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Pacific Coast Post Acute

720 EAST ROMIE LANE, SALINAS, CA, 93901
(831) 424-8072
149 licensed beds

CMS rates Pacific Coast Post Acute 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 59 citations across 14 inspections in the last three years, with $8,492 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
149
CMS facility ID
555090
Care type
Nursing home
County
Monterey
Facility name
Pacific Coast Post Acute
Street address
720 EAST ROMIE LANE
City / state / ZIP
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone
(831) 424-8072

Pacific Coast Post Acute is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Salinas, California. It is licensed for 149 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 21 senior care facilities in Salinas and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Pacs Group, a group of 277 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Pacific Coast Post Acute 59 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $8,492 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Pacs Group
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Bay Area Master Tenant Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2017
Apt, Frederick
Officer — since 2021
Devashrayee, Travis
Managing employee — since 2022
Hancock, Mark
Officer — since 2021
Jergensen, Joshua
Officer — since 2024
Mitchell, John
Officer — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
6 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1978-04-12
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
13 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$8,492 total
Last standard inspection
2025-02-13
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$456 per day (≈ $13,860/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
6% Medicaid · 25% Medicare · 69% private/other
Occupancy
93% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
11% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
149
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-08-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-09-01
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-09-01
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-09-01
2026-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-06-15
12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (55 citations)
2026-04-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-02-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0698
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-02-20
2025-09-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-10-09
2025-04-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-02-13Health inspection6 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-03-10
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-10
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-03-10
F-0806
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-03-10
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-10
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-11-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-11-29
2023-05-26Health inspection20 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0700
E · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0800
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-22
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-22
2019-03-14Health inspection5 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2019-04-08
F-0625
D · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2019-04-08
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-04-08
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-04-08
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-04-08
2025-02-13Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0026
F · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2025-03-06
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-03-06
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-06
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-03-06
2023-05-26Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-06-09
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-09
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-09
K-0500
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-06-09
K-0712
D · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-06-09
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-06-09
K-0919
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-09
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-06-09
2019-03-14Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2019-06-17
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-06-17
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2019-06-17
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-06-17
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2019-06-17

Federal penalties

2026-02-05Fine$8,492
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555090.
How it compares in California.
Inspection citations, 3 years
59
More than 40% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 65
Federal fines, 3 years
$8,492
More than 65% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.6
Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
41%
Higher than 65% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 16 and worse on 2. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased1.4%10.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight0.5%4.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.4%0.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms3.0%7.6%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.3%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.7%1.6%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.8%98.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened0.6%8.9%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication5.4%13.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.6%97.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers1.4%4.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence18.5%9.8%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication9.7%12.3%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.352.211.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.601.501.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine95.3%94.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.0%1.3%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine82.8%93.1%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission19.9%22.6%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit7.5%11.1%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0689 2 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0658 2 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  • F-0805 2 inspections. Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
  • F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

What its owners also hold

  • Bay Area Master Tenant Llc has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 4.7 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

  • Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
  • File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, about 0.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Natividad Medical Center, about 2.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, about 16 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
4.285 ratings on Google
★★★★Ana Carrillo · 2026-06-14 · via Google

“Since my loved one has been residing at Pacific Coast Post Acute Rehab, Elisa has provided exceptional customer service. All of the staff have been extremely helpful and professional in making my loved one feel welcome and cared for. When at the front desk, Elisa is always attentive, warm, and welcoming, making our family feel comfortable and supported. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine c…”

★★★★Tammie Hogg · 2026-03-26 · via Google

“My mother was placed here for 2 months. I can say the care has gotten better since last year. Elisa was great!! She would come in almost every time I was there to check on my mom and was always smiling, caring attitude, and brighted the room. I also would like to thank the therapist that worked with my mom. They all did a great job!!!”

★★★★★Shortyy Boo · 2026-05-27 · via Google

“I went to visit my grandmother today and as I was entering the room I didn’t know whom was with my grandmother and I didn’t walk in, instead I listened only because I seen her smiling and the young lady named Elisa was so tender and very sweet to my grandmother and i was so happy and not worried that my grandmother was lonely and sad. Elisa is genuinely caring person her smile her honesty has my g…”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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