Vineyard Hills Health Center

Name: Vineyard Hills Health Center
Address: 290 Heather Court, Templeton, CA, 93465, US
Telephone: 8054343035

290 Heather Court, Templeton, CA 93465 · San Luis Obispo County · 99 certified beds · avg 92 residents/day · certified since Apr 28, 1986

Part of chain: COMPASS HEALTH, INC. (7 facilities, chain avg rating 5.0★)

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.34

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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 (16)

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
Jun 27, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Jun 27, 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.
Jun 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have enough support staff to safely and effectively run its food and nutrition service.
Jun 27, 2025	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.
Jun 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.
Jun 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure its nurse aides had the skills needed to care for residents, including training in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Jun 6, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
Jun 6, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Jun 6, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Jun 6, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Jun 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Jun 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Dec 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident. · from a complaint
Jun 10, 2021	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Jun 10, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Jun 10, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (6 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	3	F
2023	1	D
2024	6	E
2025	6	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)	5.34	4.31	3.95	top 10% in California; top 9% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.32	0.61	0.69	bottom 15% in California; bottom 12% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.55	3.90	3.50	top 13% in California; top 11% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.16	0.51	0.48	bottom 3% in California; bottom 6% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	48.1	36.7	45.8	bottom 18% in California; bottom 42% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	20.0	38.1	42.9	top 19% in California; top 13% 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 4.89, RN 0.29, weekend 4.17. 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: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Coastal LLC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/1996
Compass Health INC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/1996
Compass Holdings INC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2008
Gerrish, Nancy	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/25/2021
Gerrish, William	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/25/2021
Hamilton, Amy	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/25/2021
Hodge, Timothy	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2004
Mark and Patricia Woolpert Living Trust	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	47%	08/25/2021
McMullen, Juanita	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/25/2021
Moya, Marie	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	07/22/2010
Smith, Darren	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	09/26/2008
Woolpert, Marcy	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/25/2021
Woolpert, Mark	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/25/2021
Woolpert, Patricia	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/25/2021
Alexander, Lacey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/09/2008
Alexander, Lacey	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/09/2008
Carder, Harold	Individual	General Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/25/2021
Carder, Harold	Individual	Limited Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/25/2021
Coastal LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/1996
Coastal LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/1996

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How is your kitchen staffed, and have meals ever been delayed because of staffing?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
"What specific training do your nurse aides complete in dementia care and abuse prevention, and how often is it refreshed?"
"How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
"Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
"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
Coastal Oaks Special Care Center	8.1 mi	Atascadero, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Bayside Care Center	14.2 mi	Morro Bay, CA	★★★★★	5/5
San Luis Transitional Care	19.7 mi	San Luis Obispo, CA	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555220.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Vineyard Hills Health Center

290 Heather Court, Templeton, CA 93465 · 8054343035

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How is your kitchen staffed, and have meals ever been delayed because of staffing?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
☐ "What specific training do your nurse aides complete in dementia care and abuse prevention, and how often is it refreshed?"
☐ "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
☐ "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
☐ "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?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 555220 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)