DBelow average · score 31/100 · #983 of 1,154 in California
Santa Cruz Post Acute
1115 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · 149 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in California
28 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 208)bottom quarter
$161,912 in fines in 3 years
Why Santa Cruz Post Acute is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (large, 149 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Santa Cruz Post Acute at a Glance
D
31/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.86 h.
15<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 208.
16<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
81<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $161,912 fines, 0 denials.
13<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, large facilities · CMS record 056065 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1115 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone8314754055
CountySanta Cruz
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds149
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Redwood Grove Post Acute - Santa Cruz, CA · 144 beds
- Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — top 10%
2
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA · 92 beds
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48) — above median
1
Community Subacute And Transitional Care Center - Fresno, CA · 106 beds
- Staffing 9.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.