Watsonville Post Acute Center
Watsonville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055959) · 95 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (831) 724-7505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Watsonville Post Acute Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars and a Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Watsonville Post Acute Center reports 4.11 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Watsonville Post Acute Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Watsonville Post Acute Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California, first approved for certification on August 9, 1968. The facility is certified for 95 beds and reports an average daily census of 86.7 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and, per CMS records, has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Watsonville Post Acute Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show 4.10877 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61973 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $8,018.00. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars, notably lower than this facility's individual 5-star overall rating. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.10877 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61973 RN hours per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing turnover of 41.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 95 beds with an average daily census of 86.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which includes 32 facilities averaging a 2.5-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on August 9, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8317247505 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8317247505 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055959?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.