Bayside Care Center
Nursing Home · Morro Bay, CA
CMS certification number555371
Contact & location
1405 Teresa DriveMorro Bay, CA 93442
San Luis Obispo County
- Phone
- (805) 772-2237
- ZIP code
- 93442 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 145
- Residents per day
- 93.1 (64% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Compass Health INC
- Chain
- Compass Health, INC. (7 facilities, avg 5.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1988
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.81 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.40 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.19 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.22 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.98 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.3 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 5, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 7 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-12-05 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-05-21 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-03 |
| 2024-11-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-15 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-15 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-15 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-15 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2023-10-31 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-14 |
| 2022-03-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-01 |
| 2022-03-03 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-01 |
| 2022-03-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-01 |
| 2022-03-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-01 |
| 2022-03-03 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Health INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Downey, Susan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gerrish, Nancy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gerrish, William (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hodge, Timothy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McMullen, Juanita (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pickens, Marissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Darren (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woolpert, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woolpert, Patricia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woolpert, Patrick (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Darren (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woolpert, Patrick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hodge, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moya, Marie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Darren (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hodge, Timothy (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moya, Marie (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Darren (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Compass Health INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Downey, Susan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hodge, Timothy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moya, Marie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pickens, Marissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Darren (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woolpert, Patrick (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bayside Care Center?
Bayside Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Bayside Care Center have?
It has 145 certified beds and cares for about 93 residents per day.
Has Bayside Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Bayside Care Center?
It is part of Compass Health, INC. and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Bayside Care Center?
(805) 772-2237. The facility is located at 1405 Teresa Drive, Morro Bay, CA 93442.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.