1 state citation and 1 verified complaint since 2022 across 10 inspections. The serious citation, issued in May 2022, found that an individual required to register as a sex offender was residing at or had contact with the facility; a civil penalty was assessed under the criminal record clearance regulation. A December 2023 self-reported incident involving a resident death was investigated, with inspectors finding no evidence of neglect or lack of supervision by the facility. Additional complaints were investigated and found unsubstantiated, including a 2024 allegation that staff pressured a resident to switch pharmacies (records confirmed prescriptions continued from the resident's original pharmacy throughout) and a 2026 allegation of verbal misconduct by a department director in front of residents (9 of 9 staff interviews provided no supporting evidence). Annual inspections in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 concluded with no citations, with the facility consistently noted as clean, safe, and in good repair.
Casa De Flores is a 120-bed assisted living community in Morro Bay, a charming coastal town in San Luis Obispo County famous for the iconic Morro Rock. The combination of a strong safety record and one of California's most pleasant climates makes this a compelling option for families on the Central Coast.
Adjacent skilled nursing on the same campus
Bayside Care Center, described on the facility's own site as a five-star skilled nursing and acute rehab center, sits next door. Care escalation stays on campus rather than requiring a full facility change.
FYI Safety Score 9.8/10
One of the highest FYI Safety Scores in San Luis Obispo County.
Respite stays available at every care level
Short-term stays offered for post-surgery recovery or caregiver vacation, at any tier from independent to full personal care including continence assistance.
Coastal Morro Bay setting
Courtyards and patios with ocean breezes, flowering plants, and songbirds — one of few assisted living options situated directly in this coastal town.
Memory care program scope worth probing
US News lists a 31–50 unit memory care wing, but independent reviews describe the community as better suited to independent-to-assisted residents. Ask specifically about secured areas, dementia-trained staffing ratios, and daily program structure.
Care escalation means relocating to a different building
On-site assisted living tops out at Personal Care Plus. Residents who need skilled nursing will move to Bayside Care Center next door — a shorter transition than most, but a unit change nonetheless.
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1405 Teresa Drive, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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