WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER

Watsonville Post Acute Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 525 Auto Center Drive in Watsonville, California, within Santa Cruz County. The facility operates with 95 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating available on the CMS scale. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the results of standard state inspections and complaint investigations. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, representing performance on a set of clinical quality indicators tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars, providing a benchmark for comparison. Watsonville Post Acute Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, as indicated by its dual certification status. Residents and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (831) 724-7505 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional accepted insurance or payment arrangements. Coverage and eligibility details are determined on an individual basis through the applicable payer sources. When compared to national averages, Watsonville Post Acute Center performs above the baseline across all rating categories. The national average overall CMS rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it in the top tier nationally. Both the health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars exceed the national average, while the quality measure rating of 5 stars represents the highest possible score in that category. These ratings are based on data reported to and verified by CMS, and they are subject to periodic revision as new inspection cycles and staffing data are submitted. Individuals researching skilled nursing options in the Watsonville area may use this data as one reference point when comparing facilities.