SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE

Santa Cruz Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 1115 Capitola Road in Santa Cruz, California (ZIP code 95062). The facility operates with 149 certified beds and is structured as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and can be reached by phone at (831) 475-4055. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Santa Cruz Post Acute received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance that is among the lower tier nationally in this category. The staffing rating is 2 stars, also below the national average, reflecting staffing levels as measured through CMS data submissions. The quality measure rating stands at 5 stars, the highest possible rating in that domain, indicating that the facility's reported clinical quality metrics perform at or near the top of the national distribution. Regarding payment options, Santa Cruz Post Acute accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Individuals who do not qualify for either program, or whose coverage requires supplementation, should contact the facility directly to inquire about private pay and other insurance arrangements. The dual Medicare and Medicaid certification allows the facility to serve a broad range of residents depending on their eligibility and financial circumstances. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Santa Cruz Post Acute presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating categories. The 5-star quality measure rating places this domain well above the national average, while the overall 2-star rating reflects the influence of lower scores in health inspections and staffing. The 1-star health inspection rating is notably below the national average and may be a relevant data point for those reviewing inspection history through the CMS Care Compare database. The staffing rating of 2 stars is similarly below the national average. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection reports and staffing data available through federal databases for a comprehensive assessment of the facility's performance history.