MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER

Manresa Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 919 Freedom Blvd in Watsonville, California, within Santa Cruz County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 59 certified beds, placing it among the smaller nursing facilities in the state. CMS assigns Manresa Healthcare Center an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which falls above the national average of 3.0 stars. This rating is calculated from three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 3 stars, indicating staffing levels that are near the national average when adjusted for patient census. The quality measure rating is also 3 stars, representing performance across clinical indicators such as rehospitalization rates, functional status changes, and other resident outcome metrics tracked by CMS. Manresa Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits coordinator to verify coverage specifics, including any applicable cost-sharing requirements or waiting periods for Medicaid-funded beds. When compared against the national average overall star rating of 3.0, Manresa Healthcare Center's overall rating of 4 stars positions it above the midpoint of CMS benchmarks. Its health inspection score of 4 stars similarly exceeds the national average. The staffing and quality measure ratings, each at 3 stars, are consistent with national norms rather than above them. These distinctions are relevant for those researching care options in the Watsonville area, as CMS ratings provide a standardized basis for comparison across facilities nationwide. Data is sourced from CMS Nursing Home Compare and is subject to periodic updates as new inspection and staffing records become available.