Bayside Care Center
1405 Teresa Drive, Morro Bay, CA 93442 · San Luis Obispo County · 145 certified beds · avg 93 residents/day · certified since Dec 1, 1988
Part of chain: COMPASS HEALTH, INC. (7 facilities, chain avg rating 5.0★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (17)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Dec 5, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| May 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make sure a transfer or discharge met the resident's needs and preferences, or did not properly prepare the resident to leave safely. · from a complaint |
| May 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint |
| Nov 15, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. |
| Nov 15, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Oct 31, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. · from a complaint |
| Mar 3, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Mar 3, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Mar 3, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Mar 3, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. |
| Mar 3, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 2).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | California avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.27 | 4.31 | 3.95 | top 10% in California; top 10% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.43 | 0.61 | 0.69 | bottom 41% in California; bottom 28% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.37 | 3.90 | 3.50 | top 18% in California; top 14% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.17 | 0.51 | 0.48 | bottom 5% in California; bottom 8% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 43.3 | 36.7 | 45.8 | bottom 29% in California; top 45% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 25.0 | 38.1 | 42.9 | top 26% in California; top 20% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.81, RN 0.40, weekend 3.98. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge, Timothy | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Moya, Marie | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2010 |
| Compass Health INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| Compass Health INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2025 |
| Downey, Susan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| Downey, Susan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2025 |
| Gerrish, Nancy | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Gerrish, William | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Hodge, Timothy | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/23/2004 |
| Hodge, Timothy | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/23/2004 |
| Hodge, Timothy | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/23/2004 |
| McMullen, Juanita | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Moya, Marie | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2010 |
| Moya, Marie | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2010 |
| Pickens, Marissa | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| Pickens, Marissa | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
| Smith, Darren | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2019 |
| Smith, Darren | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/2008 |
| Smith, Darren | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2019 |
| Smith, Darren | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/08/2026 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Before a resident is discharged or transferred, how do you make sure the new place can actually meet their needs?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Transitional Care | 11.4 mi | San Luis Obispo, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Coastal Oaks Special Care Center | 12.0 mi | Atascadero, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| San Luis Post Acute Center | 12.2 mi | San Luis Obispo, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Mission View Health Center | 12.3 mi | San Luis Obispo, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Vineyard Hills Health Center | 14.2 mi | Templeton, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555371.