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HomeCaliforniaWatsonville Post Acute Center

Watsonville Post Acute Center

525 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA 950768317247505
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
95
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,018

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 95 certified beds with an average of 83.1 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Aug 29, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $8,018 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.09 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.1%

• Part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain (32 facilities)

Watsonville Post Acute Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Watsonville, California with 95 certified beds. It has been operating since 1968. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.

Beds
95
Avg Residents/Day
83.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 9, 1968
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Santa Cruz
Last Inspection
Aug 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
61.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (36)

F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 6 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$8,018
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 8, 2024
$8,018

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.58 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.09 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.75 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.1%
RN Turnover
60.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BERING PROPERTIES LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2007
CRESCENT FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 19, 2006
JENMAX ENTERPRISES LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2007
JK-CSH JV LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2006
MANHATTAN FIVE PARTNERS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2006
WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2007
SMEDRA, IRA5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2014
BRETSCH, GREGORYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 25, 2019
BUTENKO, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023
CAPELA, HEIDIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 3, 2023
HASSELL, LANCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
KAUR, AMANDEEPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 2, 2024
LUTZ, LINDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012
MCDANIEL, CLAYTONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 24, 2014
RADFORD, RAE ANNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 12, 2020
SALAZAR, PAULINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 14, 2020
SMEDRA, IRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
WINTNER, JACOBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Watsonville Post Acute Center?▾
Watsonville Post Acute Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Watsonville Post Acute Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Watsonville Post Acute Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 29, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $8,018 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Watsonville Post Acute Center?▾
Watsonville Post Acute Center provides 4.09 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, 0.88 LPN hours, and 2.58 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.1%.
How many beds does Watsonville Post Acute Center have?▾
Watsonville Post Acute Center has 95 certified beds with an average of 83.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Watsonville Post Acute Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Watsonville, California with an average rating of 3.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Watsonville nursing homes page.

Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services

This chain operates 32 facilities. View all →