1501 Skyline Drive, Monterey, CA 93940 · Monterey County
Cypress Ridge Care Center is a highly rated Medicare-certified skilled nursing home located in beautiful Monterey, California.
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Typically 95% full (94 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Cypress Ridge Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Monterey, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 94 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.36 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.77 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,940–$16,450/mo (median $13,240) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Salinas prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (44 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
1501 Skyline Drive, Monterey, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCypress Ridge Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Monterey, CA area typically runs $10,940–$16,450 per month (median $13,240, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Cypress Ridge Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Cypress Ridge Care Center has 44 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 95% full (94 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Cypress Ridge Care Center in Monterey, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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