San Luis Post Acute Center
Nursing Home Facility
3033 Augusta Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 419 communities in our directory.
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.
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
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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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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.
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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