For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

San Luis Post Acute Center

3033 Augusta Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

5.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
162 Certified Beds
95 Safety Score

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

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 0.66%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 25.71%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 0.41%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 12.94%

Lower is better

How San Luis Post Acute Center Compares

San Luis Post Acute Center is a 162-bed for-profit nursing facility in San Luis Obispo, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.7%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 162 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Luis Obispo, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. California average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.7% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (112% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the California average of 1.6% (75% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.7% — better than the California average of 4.3% (85% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.9% — better than the California average of 22.9% (44% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask San Luis Post Acute Center

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing San Luis Post Acute Center with other nursing homes in San Luis Obispo.

What keeps San Luis Post Acute 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 San Luis Post Acute Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.7% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help San Luis Post Acute Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

Why is San Luis Post Acute Center's occupancy below many full facilities?

The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 162 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 San Luis Post Acute 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 San Luis Post Acute 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 San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 056189
County San Luis Obispo
Total Beds 162
Occupied Beds 88
Occupancy Rate 54%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

3033 Augusta Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: September 9, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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