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San Luis Post Acute Center

Nursing Home Facility

3033 Augusta Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
San Luis Post Acute Center

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Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 419 communities in our directory.

Employer rating 3.3 out of 5 39 reviews from their own employees on Indeed. See what they say.

With 162 beds, San Luis Post Acute Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in San Luis Obispo average about 39 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 54% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.

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 March 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in San Luis Obispo average about 4.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.

The community is located in San Luis Obispo County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at San Luis Post Acute Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by November 14, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Inspected March 2025. Corrected by April 3, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected March 2025. Corrected by April 3, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected March 2025. Corrected by April 3, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Environmental

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Inspected March 2025. Corrected by April 3, 2025.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

San Luis Post Acute Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 162
  • Occupancy 54%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
  • Annual staff turnover 46%
  • Last health inspection March 2025

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