Santa Cruz Post Acute

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (84)

Records from January 2020 to May 2026.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0550

  Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0694

  Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 8, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0756

  Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  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 June 12, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0804

  Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 9, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0685

  Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 9, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  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 June 8, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0558

  Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0812

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 8, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0690

  Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 8, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  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 June 8, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0642

  Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0687

  Provide appropriate foot care.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 8, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0880

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2023.

• May 12, 2023

  Tag F0814

  Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 8, 2023.

• January 24, 2020

  Tag F0695

  Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2020.

• January 24, 2020

  Tag F0755

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2020.

• January 24, 2020

  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 February 20, 2020.

• January 24, 2020

  Tag F0812

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2020.

• January 24, 2020

  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 February 20, 2020.

Penalties (3)

Total fines: $161,912

• November 6, 2025 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $84,363 against this nursing home on November 6, 2025.

• March 3, 2025 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,719 against this nursing home on March 3, 2025.

• March 7, 2024 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $50,830 against this nursing home on March 7, 2024.

Staffing

3.86 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit