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HomeCaliforniaBayside Care Center

Bayside Care Center

1405 Teresa Drive, Morro Bay, CA 934428057722237WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(13 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
145
certified

How Bayside Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.81 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.40 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
43.3%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.81 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.40 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 15, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 5, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Luis Obispo County 65+
59,439
21.1% of county
County Population
281,712
San Luis Obispo County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Bayside Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Morro Bay, California with 145 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
145
Avg Residents/Day
93.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Luis Obispo
Last Inspection
Dec 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
20.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Oct 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.22 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.19 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.81 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.98 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.3%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (26)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HODGE, TIMOTHYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MOYA, MARIEINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 22, 2010
SMITH, DARRENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 14, 2019
WOOLPERT, PATRICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 14, 2019
HODGE, TIMOTHYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 23, 2004
MOYA, MARIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 22, 2010
SMITH, DARRENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 26, 2008
COMPASS HEALTH INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2008
DOWNEY, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
HODGE, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 23, 2004
MOYA, MARIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 22, 2010
PICKENS, MARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
SMITH, DARRENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 31, 2019
WOOLPERT, PATRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 14, 2019
SMITH, DARRENINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 8, 2026
COMPASS HEALTH INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 21, 2025
DOWNEY, SUSANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 21, 2025
GERRISH, NANCYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
GERRISH, WILLIAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
HODGE, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 23, 2004
MCMULLEN, JUANITAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
PICKENS, MARISSAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 9, 2025
SMITH, DARRENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 31, 2019
WOOLPERT, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
WOOLPERT, PATRICIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
WOOLPERT, PATRICKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 14, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Bayside Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Bayside Care Center
Morro Bay, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
San Luis Transitional Care
San Luis Obispo, CA11.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Coastal Oaks Special Care Center
Atascadero, CA12.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
San Luis Post Acute Center
San Luis Obispo, CA12.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mission View Health Center
San Luis Obispo, CA12.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Vineyard Hills Health Center
Templeton, CA14.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Arroyo Grande Care Center
Arroyo Grande, CA21.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bayside Care Center
Morro Bay, CA · Current facility
—5/55/54/5None recorded
San Luis Transitional Care
San Luis Obispo, CA
11.4 mi5/55/51/5None recorded
Coastal Oaks Special Care Center
Atascadero, CA
12.0 mi5/55/5N/ANone recorded
San Luis Post Acute Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
12.2 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Mission View Health Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
12.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Vineyard Hills Health Center
Templeton, CA
14.2 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Arroyo Grande Care Center
Arroyo Grande, CA
21.5 mi5/55/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bayside Care Center?▾
Bayside Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Bayside Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Bayside Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bayside Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Bayside Care Center had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 5, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Bayside Care Center?▾
Bayside Care Center provides 4.81 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, 1.19 LPN hours, and 3.22 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.3%.
How many beds does Bayside Care Center have?▾
Bayside Care Center has 145 certified beds with an average of 93.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 64% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Compass Health, Inc. chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Bayside Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Bayside Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Bayside Care Center has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Compass Health, Inc.

This chain operates 7 facilities. View all →