Manresa Healthcare Center
919 Freedom Blvd · Watsonville, CA · 95076 · 8317223581
59 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Try 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.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 12, 2024
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 12, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 12, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 15, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 15, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056178 · certified since March 24, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.