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Families describe a mix of experiences at Salinas Valley Post Acute, with several praising the physical therapy and rehabilitation staff for helping loved ones recover mobility after falls, hip fractures, or cancer treatment. Other reviewers raised concerns about administration prioritizing money over resident care and about nursing staff being stretched thin.
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Salinas Valley Post Acute is a senior living community in Salinas, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 20 reviews.
Salinas Valley Post Acute is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Salinas, California with a licensed capacity of 51 beds. The community provides rehabilitation and recovery services, including physical therapy for patients transitioning from hospital care.
Family members consistently praise the clinical staff and therapy team. Several families reported successful rehabilitation outcomes, one described their father regaining the ability to walk after cancer treatment when discharge prognosis was uncertain, while another noted their mother regained strength to return home. Families highlight the physical therapy department as especially strong and mention caring, patient staff across nursing and social work roles. One family wrote, "Because of all of the staff, she was able to regain the strength to return home." The facility maintains clean, well-kept grounds. Some families note the nursing team feels stretched thin during busy periods, and meal quality is mixed.
Salinas Valley Post Acute holds a 4 out of 5 Google rating based on 20 reviews, with strong marks for rehabilitation outcomes and staff compassion balanced against concerns about staffing levels and administrative responsiveness.
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4★ on Google (20)
Robert Stephenson-Padron OBE
Jun 2026
Salinas Post Acute supported my father with rehabilitation post cancer treatment where he was told at hospital discharge it was possible he would never walk again. After months of rehab he was discharged in good health and able to walk. He especially praises the staff member Alma. Thank you.
Edward Cadle
May 2026
Thank you to the entire team at Salinas Valley post acute. Thank you for the care, patience, compassion and support you gave my mother. Because of all of the staff, she was able to regain the strength to return home and our family will always be grateful. The social worker Jasmine, and Gloria Nursing staff Makayla, Cassandra, Joanna, Mary, All physical therapy department, Activities team Alma, Paloma, Ivan, Juan, Jasmin, Manny Admissions department Jessica, Ashley, The amazing receptionist Evangelina, Business office Nicole
Cristina Michelle
Apr 2026
Horrible. Keep an eye on your loved ones. This is a last resort facility. They are trying to make it look nice but forgot to get new admin. Reggie sucks they care more about the money than their residents. Get a morality check sad place.
Frank Justus
Feb 2026
The facility is kept very clean and well maintained. The nursing staff are well trained, but too understaffed and hurried. The meals are not always the healthiest, but it seems they are doing the best they can for a large facility. The physical therapy staff is by far the best!
Romney Hanson
Jan 2026
My grandmother was here after she broke her hip. The staff was fantastic. Cannot say enough about how much they care. Highly recommend!
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 82 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2026
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2025
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 11, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 23, 2024
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024
Establish methods for sharing information.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2022
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2022
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 29, 2022
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 31, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Salinas Valley Post Acute offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Salinas Valley Post Acute is located at 315 Alameda Avenue in Salinas, California.
Families describe a mix of experiences at Salinas Valley Post Acute, with several praising the physical therapy and rehabilitation staff for helping loved ones recover mobility after falls, hip fractures, or cancer treatment. Other reviewers raised concerns about administration prioritizing money over resident care and about nursing staff being stretched thin.
Salinas Valley Post Acute had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 82 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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