State average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Windsor Skyline Care Center provides skilled nursing, hospice, respite, and memory care services in Salinas, California. Operating for more than three decades, the 80-bed community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents, offering several payment options for families seeking care.
Residents receive support through post-acute nursing services, medication management, therapy programs, laboratory services, and individualized nutrition and hydration plans developed with oversight from a certified dietitian. Daily care also includes assistance with bowel and bladder management. Nursing staff provide an average of 4 hours and 14 minutes of care per resident each day, reflecting a substantial level of clinical support.
Memory care services are available for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Safety measures include a wander guard system designed to help protect residents who may be at risk of leaving supervised areas. Current occupancy is approximately 75%, and the average stay is 81 days, indicating a mix of short-term rehabilitation and ongoing care needs.
The community is located in the Laurel West area of Salinas, where a Walk Score of 63 allows some errands and services to be reached on foot. This balance can be convenient for both residents and visiting family members.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 41 | 10 | This facility has 310% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (41 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 310% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 5.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 55% more citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (5.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↑ 55% worse |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better |
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Other visits
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
State average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
State average 50.2
State 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).
State average: 0.4
State average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,520 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 56 | 0 | 56 | 15,943 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 5,095 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,089 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,384 | 92 | 100% | 6.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,016 | 69 | 75% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 599 | 70 | 76% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 519 | 73 | 79% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 7 | 7 | 457 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 398 | 57 | 62% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 218 | 28 | 30% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 172 | 34 | 37% | 4.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 90 | 40 | 43% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 7 | 8% | 5.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 16 | 17% | 1.9 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 14, 2025 · $64K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
39% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Windsor Skyline Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (39% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 26 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salinas's city center to Windsor Skyline Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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Windsor Skyline Care Center is in the Laurel West neighborhood of Salinas.
Windsor Skyline Care Center has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Windsor Skyline Care Center's occupancy is 84.9%.
Windsor Skyline Care Center has been operating for approximately 35 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Windsor Skyline Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Windsor Skyline Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CA.
Windsor Skyline Care Center has had 41 reported citations since 2019 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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