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Redwood Grove Post Acute

2990 Soquel Avenue · Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · 144 certified beds

(831) 479-9000

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About Redwood Grove Post Acute

Redwood Grove Post Acute is a nursing home in Santa Cruz, California. Its capacity is 144 beds, above the Santa Cruz County median of 95 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 41 citations, the most recent on December 1, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.62 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Santa Cruz. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (41)

Records from July 2019 to December 2025.

  • February 23, 2022

    Tag F0761

    Ensure 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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2022.

  • February 23, 2022

    Tag F0912

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2022.

  • February 23, 2022

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2022.

  • February 23, 2022

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2022.

  • February 23, 2022

    Tag F0814

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2022.

  • February 23, 2022

    Tag F0813

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2022.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0761

    Ensure 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0757

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0810

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0759

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0912

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0658

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0758

    Implement 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 l….

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0554

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0552

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

  • July 17, 2019

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2019.

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Penalties (1)

  • July 9, 2026 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,870 against this nursing home on July 9, 2026.

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Staffing

4.62 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.37 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Santa Cruz.

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