Canterbury Woods
651 Sinex Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
5 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating
Summary
Canterbury Woods is a nursing home in Pacific Grove, California, in Monterey County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 24 certified beds and it cares for an average of 16 residents a day. It has been certified by Medicare since 1972. It is a nonprofit home. It belongs to Front Porch, an organization with 9 nursing homes. It is part of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), where a person can move from independent or assisted living to nursing care without leaving the campus. It has 5 out of 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
What it offers
- Residents counted on a certification survey date
- 15 (10 on Medicare), on September 13, 2024
- Nurse aide training program
- Yes, it has an approved program
- Owner (organization)
- Front Porch Communities and Services (100%)
Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.
Medicare ratings
Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Canterbury Woods has 5 out of 5 in the overall rating.
- Overall
- 5/5
- Health inspections
- 5/5
- Staffing
- 5/5
- Quality measures
- 5/5
- Long-stay residents
- Not rated
- Short-stay residents (rehab)
- 5/5
Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Ownership
- Nonprofit (corporation)Part of Front Porch (9 nursing homes)
- Certification
- Medicare
- Continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
- Yes
- Certified since
- November 9, 1972
- CMS certification number (CCN)
- 055303
What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.
Services and features
Canterbury Woods hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.
Questions to ask when you call
Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.
- Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
- Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
- Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
- What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
- How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
- What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?
Location and what’s nearby
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- Address
- 651 Sinex Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950Monterey County
- Closest hospital with an emergency room
- Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula23625 W R Holman Highway, Monterey · 2.5 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information
Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.
Medicare inspections
Like every certified nursing home, Canterbury Woods gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.
- Last standard inspection
- February 27, 2026 · 3 deficiencies cited
- Fines (last 3 years)
- None on record
See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.
Who to call in California
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (California Department of Aging). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(800) 231-4024 · Official website
- Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) – California Department of Aging. They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 434-0222 · Official website
- Medicaid (Medi-Cal)
- California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Long-term care programs: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS).(800) 541-5555 · Official website
- Licensing and inspections
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) – Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification.Look up a license
- Services for older adults
- California Department of Aging – Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).(800) 510-2020 · Official website
- Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
- A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website
Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.
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Official data and sources
- CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, updated September 30, 2026
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