CANTERBURY WOODS
651 SINEX AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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 CANTERBURY WOODS Compares
CANTERBURY WOODS is a 24-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pacific Grove, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 24 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pacific Grove, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the California average of 4.5% (44% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 35.2% — worse than the California average of 23.1% (52% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CANTERBURY WOODS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CANTERBURY WOODS with other nursing homes in Pacific Grove.
What keeps CANTERBURY WOODS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help CANTERBURY WOODS keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CANTERBURY WOODS keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CANTERBURY WOODS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 24 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CANTERBURY WOODS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CANTERBURY WOODS's rating advantage in Pacific Grove?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove sits in Monterey County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 59,061 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 34.7 years
- Median household income
- $76,943
- Median home value
- $559,400
Demographics for Monterey County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pacific Grove.
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