Santa Cruz Post Acute in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Post Acute is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Cruz, California. It is located in Santa Cruz county at 1115 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, California 95062. You can reach out to the office of Santa Cruz Post Acute via phone at (831) 475-4055. This skilled nursing facility has 149 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 96.44%. Its legal business name is Santa Cruzidence Opco, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Pacs Group, a chain of 274 nursing homes.

Santa Cruz Post Acute (Medicare CCN 056065) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1972 (54 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in March, 2025.

Contact Information

Santa Cruz Post Acute
1115 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, California 95062
(831) 475-4055

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Nursing Home Profile

NameSanta Cruz Post Acute
Location1115 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds149
Occupancy Rate96.44%
Medicare ID (CCN)056065
Legal Business NameSanta Cruzidence Opco, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainPacs Group (274 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.9 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Santa Cruz Post Acute in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1306369871
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameSanta Cruzidence Opco, LLC
Doing Business AsSanta Cruz Post Acute
Address1115 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone Number831-475-4055

NPI Number1750396248
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameKindred Nursing Centers West, LLC
Doing Business AsKindred Nursing and Transitional Care - Santa Cruz
Address1115 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone Number831-475-4055

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Santa Cruz Post Acute are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Santa Cruz Post Acute give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Santa Cruz Post Acute, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.863.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.410.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.940.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.522.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.613.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.330.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.10.07
Total nursing staff turnover46.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover50%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines3
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$161,912
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties3

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in March, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Santa Cruz Post Acute for 28 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 83 citations since 2020 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
May 11, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 21, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 19, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 11, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 11, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 13, 2026
Nov 26, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 1, 2025
Nov 14, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 24, 2025
Nov 6, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 25, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 18, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
F0836, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 24, 2025
Dec 26, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 10, 2025

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Santa Cruz Post Acute, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased9.3113.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.615.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.430.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.231.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms4.8112.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.863.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.581.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened8.3114.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication5.7619.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine99.1895.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.9979.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.444.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence14.8419.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication12.3515.38

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