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Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Santa Cruz County
91
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 89% full (85 of 95 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
One of Watsonville's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Watsonville Post Acute Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Watsonville, CA, with 95 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day. It operates as part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.09 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,018 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.09 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Watsonville for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 95
- Avg. residents/day
- 85
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Cambridge Healthcare Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 055959
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.09
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.63
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.6%
- 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)
- 6
- Federal fines
- 1 ($8,018)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-29
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (36 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-29Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-29Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-08-29Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2025-08-29Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-08-29Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-08-29Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2024-03-08Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-03-08Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-08 | Fine | $8,018 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Studio apartments
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
525 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Watsonville Post Acute Center
How much does Watsonville Post Acute Center cost?
Watsonville Post Acute Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Watsonville, 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 Watsonville Post Acute Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Watsonville Post Acute Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Watsonville Post Acute Center?
Staff provide about 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Watsonville Post Acute Center?
Watsonville Post Acute Center has 36 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Watsonville Post Acute Center have availability?
Typically 89% full (85 of 95 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Watsonville Post Acute Center offer?
Watsonville Post Acute Center in Watsonville, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 95 beds.
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