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Manresa Healthcare Center

Watsonville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056178) · 59 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.16★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (831) 722-3581 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Manresa Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of about 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Manresa Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.86 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.

Manresa Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Manresa Healthcare Ce… Manresa Healthcare Ce…: 4★ 4★ CA average CA average: 3.16★ 3.16★ Abraham Bak & Mena chain avg Abraham Bak & Mena chain avg: 2.5★ 2.5★

About this facility

Manresa Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Watsonville, California, certified for 59 beds with an average daily census of 56.8 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1970. Per CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. The individual ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 3 stars for quality measures.

CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse staffing of about 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.

On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines (no federal fines on record) and no payment denials for this facility.

Manresa Healthcare Center is part of a chain owned by Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth, which operates 18 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. CMS data also indicates a change in ownership within the last 12 months; families should be aware that the star ratings reflect performance under the operator of record at the time of CMS's most recent assessment, which may include periods under a prior operator.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date details before making a decision.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Manresa Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of about 3.16 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.86 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is listed in the CMS data provided for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 59 beds with an average daily population of 56.8 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit corporation and part of a chain owned by Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth, which operates 18 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars; note that ownership changed within the last 12 months, so ratings may reflect the prior operator.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since March 24, 1970.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS reports separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite; here they are 4, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8317223581 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8317223581 and consult the inspection record at the Care Compare link for specifics.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056178?state=CA.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.