About Santa Cruz Post Acute
Nursing home overview and details
Santa Cruz Post Acute is a for-profit nursing home in Santa Cruz, CA, serving Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community. The facility has 149 certified beds with an average daily census of 143.7 residents.
Santa Cruz Post Acute has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1972, bringing 54 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with PACS GROUP, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Santa Cruz, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Santa Cruz Post Acute has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Santa Cruz Post Acute provides 3.86 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.40 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 51.4%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 63.2%. Weekend staffing averages 3.57 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Santa Cruz Post Acute has received 3 fines totaling $160,564. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Santa Cruz Post Acute
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Santa Cruz Post Acute
What is the CMS rating for Santa Cruz Post Acute?
Santa Cruz Post Acute has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Santa Cruz Post Acute have?
Santa Cruz Post Acute has 149 certified beds with an average daily census of 143.7 residents.
What type of facility is Santa Cruz Post Acute?
Santa Cruz Post Acute is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Santa Cruz County in Santa Cruz, CA.
How many doctors practice at Santa Cruz Post Acute?
2 physicians are affiliated with Santa Cruz Post Acute. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Santa Cruz Post Acute have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Santa Cruz Post Acute has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·