Watsonville Nursing Center
535 Auto Center Drive · Watsonville, CA · 95076 · 8317247505
87 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $44,488 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 9, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
No revisit needed · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 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 September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2024
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.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 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 September 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 22, 2023 | Fine | $44,488 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055240 · certified since May 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.