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Redwood Grove Post Acute

2990 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · Santa Cruz County

Come and experience our new facility located in Santa Cruz, California. Our 144-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center provides 24-hour nursing, wound management, pain management, and in-house rehabilitation offered 7 days a week so our guests can get back to their highest level of function and independence.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 88% full (126 of 144 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Santa Cruz

Redwood Grove Post Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Cruz, CA, with 144 certified beds and an average of about 126 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.37 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.81 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.37 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Santa Cruz, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 144
Avg. residents/day: 126
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 055017

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,030–$16,580/mo (median $13,340)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Santa Cruz prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.37; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.81; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 56.5%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 2
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-02-06
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (41 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

2025-03-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-02-06Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-02-06Severity B — minimalEnvironmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

2024-11-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-10-09Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-09-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-08-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Private rooms available
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

2990 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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4.5

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Common questions about Redwood Grove Post Acute

How much does Redwood Grove Post Acute cost?

Redwood Grove Post Acute does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Santa Cruz, CA area typically runs $11,030–$16,580 per month (median $13,340, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Redwood Grove Post Acute's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Redwood Grove Post Acute 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Redwood Grove Post Acute?

Staff provide about 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Redwood Grove Post Acute?

Redwood Grove Post Acute has 41 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Redwood Grove Post Acute have availability?

Typically 88% full (126 of 144 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Redwood Grove Post Acute offer?

Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 144 beds.

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