WATSONVILLE NURSING CENTER

Watsonville Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 535 Auto Center Drive in Watsonville, California, within Santa Cruz County. The facility operates with 87 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five stars across four categories. Watsonville Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which matches the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting the findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that exceed the national average benchmark. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, based on clinical data related to resident health outcomes and care processes. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS as new data becomes available. Watsonville Nursing Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (831) 724-7505 to confirm current bed availability, accepted payment types, and any applicable private pay arrangements. When viewed alongside national averages, Watsonville Nursing Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint, neither above nor below the typical facility. However, its 4-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures suggest performance that exceeds the national norm in those specific domains. The health inspection score of 3 stars indicates performance consistent with the national average in that category. Facilities in Santa Cruz County and across California vary in their ratings, and this facility's individual scores offer one reference point for those researching skilled nursing options in the Watsonville area.