During the first quarter of 2026, Mission View Health Center ranked as the largest nursing home in San Luis Obispo County, tied with San Luis Post Acute Center, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.
The nursing home had 162 available beds, surpassing the county’s average by 54 beds in that period. Mission View Health Center served an average of 108.6 residents in Q1 2026.
A top rating of 5 out of 5 was awarded to Mission View Health Center by the CMS, exceeding California’s statewide average of 3.2 for nursing homes.
CMS data shows Mission View Health Center incurred no fines or penalties during the first quarter of 2026.
There were seven for-profit nursing facilities operating in San Luis Obispo County, California, in total.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the population of older adults continues to rise even as the number of residents under 18 decreases. The population of Americans aged 65 and over increased 13% from 2020 to 2024, while those under 18 dropped by 1.7%. Over the past century, the older adult population has seen dramatic growth, climbing from 4.9 million in 1920 to above 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 study indicates that nearly half of this demographic—about 28 million people—are projected to need long-term services and supports. More than one-third are expected to eventually require nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Post Acute Center | 5 |
| 1 | Mission View Health Center | 5 |
| 3 | Bayside Care Center | 5 |
| 4 | Vineyard Hills Health Center | 5 |
| 4 | Arroyo Grande Care Center | 5 |
| 6 | Coastal Oaks Special Care Center | 5 |
| 7 | San Luis Transitional Care | 5 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.
