RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Salinas, CA (2026)

Compare all 5 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Salinas, CA, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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5Nursing Homes in Salinas
3.6/5
+0.4 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Salinas Avg Rating
$38K$22K vs state avgState avg: $61KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeSalinas, CA

Windsor The Ridge Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
103 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

350 Iris DriveSalinas, CA 93906

(831) 449-1515

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21 Penalty

Nursing HomeSalinas, CA

Coastal Post Acute

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

348 Iris DriveSalinas, CA 93906

(831) 449-5496

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeSalinas, CA

Pacific Coast Post Acute

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
149 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

720 East Romie LaneSalinas, CA 93901

(831) 424-8072

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeSalinas, CA

Salinas Valley Post Acute

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
99 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Below California avg of 3.2

637 East Romie LaneSalinas, CA 93901

(831) 424-0687

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeSalinas, CA

Katherine Healthcare

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
51 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

315 Alameda AvenueSalinas, CA 93901

(831) 424-1878

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Care landscape in Salinas

How Salinas compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+14.0%

    About 16% lower than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover36.3%

    About the same as the state average of 36.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability16.3%

    A little higher than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Salinas, CA?

This page evaluates 5 eligible nursing homes in Salinas, CA and shows the top 5.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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