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Watsonville Post Acute Center
Scout 91Watsonville, CA · 95 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Watsonville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,030–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Santa Cruz, CA
24-hour licensed nursing care and rehabilitation — the highest level of medical care outside a hospital. Federally inspected and rated.
Typical cost in Santa Cruz
$11,030–$16,580/mo
median $13,340/mo
Communities listed
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Pacific Coast Manor
Scout 90Capitola, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Capitola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,030–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →3
Santa Cruz, CA · 92 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Santa Cruz.
Est. $11,030–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →4
Manresa Healthcare Center
Scout 72Watsonville, CA · 59 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Watsonville.
Est. $11,030–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →5
Redwood Grove Post Acute
Scout 68Santa Cruz, CA · 144 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Santa Cruz.
Est. $11,030–$16,580/mo
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Watsonville Nursing Center
Scout 68Watsonville, CA · 87 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Watsonville.
Est. $11,030–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →7
Santa Cruz Post Acute
Scout 40Santa Cruz, CA · 149 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Santa Cruz.
Est. $11,030–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Santa Cruz: common questions
How much does skilled nursing cost in Santa Cruz?
Skilled Nursing in the Santa Cruz, CA area typically costs $11,030–$16,580 per month, with a local median of about $13,340 (published survey medians adjusted for Santa Cruz prices). Exact rates vary by community, residence type, and care needs.
What are the best skilled nursing communities in Santa Cruz?
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated skilled nursing communities in Santa Cruz right now are Watsonville Post Acute Center, Pacific Coast Manor, Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz. The full ranked list — 7 communities — is on this page, with each community's inspection record and pricing.
How do I choose skilled nursing in Santa Cruz?
Compare objective data first (ratings, staffing, inspection history — all free on Haven), confirm all-in monthly pricing, then tour your top 2–3. A free Haven advisor who knows the Santa Cruz market can confirm current availability and pricing.