Canterbury Woods
Nursing Home Facility
651 Sinex Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Those of us who live at Canterbury Woods already know how fortunate we are to be living in one of the world’s most spectacular regions.
With 190 beds, Canterbury Woods is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Pacific Grove average about 100 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 66% of its licensed beds. That is below the Pacific Grove average of roughly 80%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 6.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Pacific Grove average about 5.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 19%.
The community is located in Monterey County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 26 problems at Canterbury Woods. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Canterbury Woods offers assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 190
- Occupancy 66%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 6.7
- Annual staff turnover 19%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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