SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE is a 2-star (below average) rated 149-bed nursing home in SANTA CRUZ, California. It has 24 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

santa cruz post acute

1115 CAPITOLA ROAD · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.43
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.96
RN Turnover
73.9%
Total Staff Turnover
54.8%
Facility Info
Beds
149
Avg. Residents/Day
139
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
24
Complaint Deficiencies
4
Total Fines
$205,264
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
November 2025 Fine $127,715
March 2025 Fine $26,719
March 2024 Fine $50,830

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE?
SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE been fined or penalized?
Yes, SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $205,264.
How many deficiencies does SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE have?
SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE has 24 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE compare to other nursing homes in SANTA CRUZ?
Visit our SANTA CRUZ, California nursing homes page to see how SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE ranks against other facilities in the area.