Total health inspections
8
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Assisted Living in Salinas
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Windsor Skyline Care Center
Assisted Living in Salinas
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Windsor Skyline Care Center
Windsor Skyline Care Center, located in Salinas, CA, is a care facility offering state of the art care services from skilled nursing, to post-acute, and rehabilitations services. Providing both short-term and long-term care, LNs and CNAs provides residents with high level medical and nursing care, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing, or mobility support for getting in and out of bed, or transferring to different locations within the facility.
As part of their skilled nursing services, resident may also expect to receive medication management assistance, personalized nutrition and hydration programs by a certified dietitian , bowel and bladder programs or incontinence care, as well as access to therapy programs and and laboratory services. Furthermore, residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can rest easy, as memory care services includes having a wander guard in place, as an added layer of security and care.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
80
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
84.9%
Residents per day (avg)
72
Occupancy rate
84.9%
Residents per day (avg)
72
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
26 days
Private pay
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
39% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11.6M
Operating loss
-$232.7K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11,612,012.00
Operating loss
$-232,664.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.8M
Walk Score: 63 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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CMS Certification Number55871
Types of Care at Windsor Skyline Care Center
Nursing Home
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
41
California average 50.2
Citations per inspection
5.12
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
34 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 41 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
150% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
40 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 09, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 14, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 14, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 14, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Assisted Living around Salinas The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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Windsor Skyline Care Center
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Salinas
80
No
63
84.9%
A+
Places of interest near Windsor Skyline Care Center
1.5 miles from city center — 0.91 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Laurel Meadows Dialysis)
348 Iris Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
133
Employees
96
Contractors
37
Staff to resident ratio
1.90:1
1899900% better than California averageCalifornia average ratio: 0.00:1
Avg staff/day
42
Average shift
7.7 hours
0% compared with California averageCalifornia average: 7.7 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
29,603
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
20
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
58
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
7.3%
2,157 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 11
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 0 | 58 | 16,095 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 5,542 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,790 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,331 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,232 | 70 | 77% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 652 | 75 | 82% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 8 | 8 | 559 | 71 | 78% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 368 | 63 | 69% | 5.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 212 | 28 | 31% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 11 | 11 | 154 | 48 | 53% | 3.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 146 | 53 | 58% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 8 | 9% | 4.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 16 | 18% | 1.9 |
58 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
20 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
77%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
82%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
78%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
69%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
63%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
69%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
31%
11 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
53%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
58%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
9%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
18%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
70 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
10 residents (14.3%)
Medicaid
50 residents (71.4%)
Private pay or other
10 residents (14.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
17% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.9
14% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.5%
5% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.3%
36% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.8%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
12% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.7%
83% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.4%
79% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
14% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.3%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
68% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.3%
6% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$64K
17% higher than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
Number of fines
1
58% fewer fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$64K
California average
$55K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 14, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 14, 2025
$64K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Windsor Skyline Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
84.9%
↑ 0.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$232,664
↑ ~$602K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,896,104
↓ ~$471K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-2.0%
↑ 6.2pp vs 2022
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