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HomeCaliforniaWatsonville Post Acute Center

Watsonville Post Acute Center

525 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA 950768317247505WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.8on Google(26 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
95
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,018

How Watsonville Post Acute Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.11 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.62 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
41.3%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.11 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 8, 2024
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 29, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Santa Cruz County 65+
47,668
17.7% of county
County Population
268,571
Santa Cruz County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Watsonville Post Acute Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Watsonville, California with 95 certified beds. It has been operating since 1968. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
95
Avg Residents/Day
86.7
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
58.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (35)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

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
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
F0698Potential for Harm

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

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
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
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
F0684Potential for Harm

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

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
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
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary 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
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
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: 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
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
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
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 5 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 Aide2.61 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.11 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.73 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.3%
RN Turnover
50.0%
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 (40)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CRESCENT FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 20, 2026
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
BH ALLIANCEINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2006
THE JACOB WINTNER TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2006
THE WINTNER LIVING TRUST DATED 7/08/1992INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2007
WINTNER, JACOBINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
BRETSCH, GREGORYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 25, 2019
RADFORD, RAE ANNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 12, 2020
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
525 AUTO CENTER LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 15, 2006
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 11, 2025
JENMAX ENTERPRISES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 15, 2006
JK-CSH JV LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 15, 2006
WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 15, 2006
BRETSCH, GREGORYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 25, 2019
BUTENKO, JULIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023
CAPELA, HEIDIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 3, 2023
HASSELL, LANCEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
LUTZ, LINDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012
MCDANIEL, CLAYTONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 24, 2014
RADFORD, RAE ANNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 11, 2025
SALAZAR, PAULINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 14, 2020
SMEDRA, IRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
WINTNER, JACOBADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Watsonville Post Acute Center and nearby alternatives.

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CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
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CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $44,488
Manresa Healthcare Center
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CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
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Capitola, CA11.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA12.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Redwood Grove Post Acute
Santa Cruz, CA12.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
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Health
1/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: $161,912
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Watsonville Post Acute Center
Watsonville, CA · Current facility
—5/54/54/5$8,018
Watsonville Nursing Center
Watsonville, CA
0 ft3/53/54/5$44,488
Manresa Healthcare Center
Watsonville, CA
3,168 ft4/54/53/5None recorded
Pacific Coast Manor
Capitola, CA
11.2 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
12.0 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Redwood Grove Post Acute
Santa Cruz, CA
12.5 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Santa Cruz Post Acute
Santa Cruz, CA
12.8 mi2/51/53/5$161,912

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Watsonville Post Acute Center?▾
Watsonville Post Acute Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Watsonville Post Acute Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Watsonville Post Acute Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,018.
What are the staffing levels at Watsonville Post Acute Center?▾
Watsonville Post Acute Center provides 4.11 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, 0.88 LPN hours, and 2.61 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.3%.
How many beds does Watsonville Post Acute Center have?▾
Watsonville Post Acute Center has 95 certified beds with an average of 86.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 2 in Watsonville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Watsonville Post Acute Center?▾
On Google Maps, Watsonville Post Acute Center has a rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 26 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services

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