Bayside Care Center
1405 Teresa Drive, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Bayside Care Center Compares
Bayside Care Center is a 145-bed for-profit nursing facility in Morro Bay, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.4%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 145 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.6% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (60% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (27% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.4% — better than the California average of 4.5% (91% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.7% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bayside Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bayside Care Center with other nursing homes in Morro Bay.
What keeps Bayside Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Bayside Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.6% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Bayside Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Bayside Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 145 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bayside Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Bayside Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Morro Bay
Morro Bay sits in San Luis Obispo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 56,700 (20.1%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $77,948
- Median home value
- $605,200
Demographics for San Luis Obispo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Morro Bay.
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