Watsonville Nursing Center in Watsonville, CA

Watsonville Nursing Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Watsonville, California. It is located in Santa Cruz county at 535 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, California 95076. You can reach out to the office of Watsonville Nursing Center via phone at (831) 724-7505. This skilled nursing facility has 87 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 92.53%. Its legal business name is CF Watsonville East LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Cambridge Healthcare Services, a chain of 32 nursing homes.

Watsonville Nursing Center (Medicare CCN 055240) 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 1978 (48 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in January, 2026.

Contact Information

Watsonville Nursing Center
535 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, California 95076
(831) 724-7505

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Nursing Home Profile

NameWatsonville Nursing Center
Location535 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds87
Occupancy Rate92.53%
Medicare ID (CCN)055240
Legal Business NameCF Watsonville East LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainCambridge Healthcare Services (32 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.5 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

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

NPI Number1578615464
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameCF Watsonville East, LLC
Doing Business AsWatsonville Nursing Center
Address535 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone Number831-724-7505

NPI Number1669584496
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameHcm Watsonville Convalescent Hospital West, Inc.
Doing Business AsWatsonville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center West
Address525 Auto Center Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone Number831-724-7505

NPI Number1942312749
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameHcm Watsonville Convalescent Hospital East, Inc.
Doing Business AsWatsonville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center East
Address535 Auto Center Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone Number831-724-7505

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Watsonville Nursing Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Watsonville Nursing Center 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 Watsonville Nursing Center, 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 day3.973.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.390.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.070.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.512.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.753.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.290.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.010.07
Total nursing staff turnover27.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover50%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$44,488
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in January, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Watsonville Nursing Center for 10 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 42 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jan 9, 2026Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Procure 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 Feb 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2026PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Develop 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, isolatedCorrected by Feb 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912, Environmental, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternNo revisit needed
Aug 19, 2024Procure 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, widespreadCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Develop 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 Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Ensure 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 Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Honor 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 Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Try 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, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 10, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912, Environmental, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, widespreadWaiver has been granted
Aug 22, 2023Ensure 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 Sep 19, 2023
May 6, 2022Procure 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, widespreadCorrected by Jun 3, 2022
May 6, 2022Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 3, 2022

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Watsonville Nursing Center, 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 increased9.2413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.465.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.340.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms3.4412.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.363.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.2982.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened13.7414.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication13.7519.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.8379.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.614.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence12.8319.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication7.7415.38

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