Redwood Grove Post Acute

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.2

Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 3.3

Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 4.1

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 4.70 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.82 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.73 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 3.15 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 4.39 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 56.0 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 64.0 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: February 6, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 5.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 4
Citations on record (3 years): 42 health · 19 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-06-08	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-06-18
2026-06-08	Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. F0646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-06-18
2026-06-05	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-06-19
2025-12-01	Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-09
2025-03-12	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-02-06	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-02-06	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-11-21	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-11
2024-10-09	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-04	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-28	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-27
2024-06-03	Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-26
2022-02-23	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2022-02-23	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2022-04-19
2019-07-17	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09
2019-07-17	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2019-08-09

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Nichol, Joshua (individual)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Suchomel, Scott (individual)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Penyacsek, Matthew (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Redwood Grove Post Acute?

Redwood Grove Post Acute has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does Redwood Grove Post Acute have?

It has 144 certified beds and cares for about 126 residents per day.

Has Redwood Grove Post Acute been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Redwood Grove Post Acute?

(831) 479-9000. The facility is located at 2990 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

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