Watsonville Post Acute Center
Nursing Home · Watsonville, CA
CMS certification number055959
Contact & location
525 Auto Center DriveWatsonville, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 724-7505
- ZIP code
- 95076 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 95
- Residents per day
- 86.7 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- CF Watsonville West LLC
- Chain
- Cambridge Healthcare Services (32 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 9, 1968
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.11 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.62 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.88 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.61 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.73 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.3 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 29, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 35 health · 12 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-09-18 |
| 2024-03-08 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-08 | 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 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | 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 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-13 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-06 |
| 2021-12-13 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-06 |
| 2021-12-13 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-04 |
| 2021-12-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-12-31 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-13 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-04 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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 2022-01-05 |
| 2021-12-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-03 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,018 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-08 | Fine | $8,018 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Facilities Operations LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Bering Properties LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Crescent Facilities Operations LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Jenmax Enterprises LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Jk-Csh JV LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Manhattan Five Partners LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Win Win Enterprises, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| 525 Auto Center LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bretsch, Gregory (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Butenko, Julie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cambridge Healthcare Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Capela, Heidi (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hassell, Lance (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jenmax Enterprises LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jk-Csh JV LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lutz, Linda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDaniel, Clayton (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Radford, Rae Ann (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salazar, Paulina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smedra, Ira (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Win Win Enterprises, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wintner, Jacob (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| BH Alliance (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Jacob Wintner Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Wintner Living Trust Dated 7/08/1992 (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wintner, Jacob (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bretsch, Gregory (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Radford, Rae Ann (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bretsch, Gregory (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Butenko, Julie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cambridge Healthcare Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Capela, Heidi (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hassell, Lance (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaur, Amandeep (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lutz, Linda (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDaniel, Clayton (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Radford, Rae Ann (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salazar, Paulina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smedra, Ira (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wintner, Jacob (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Watsonville Post Acute Center?
Watsonville Post Acute Center has a 5-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 Watsonville Post Acute Center have?
It has 95 certified beds and cares for about 87 residents per day.
Has Watsonville Post Acute Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,018 in the last three years.
Who owns Watsonville Post Acute Center?
It is part of Cambridge Healthcare Services and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Watsonville Post Acute Center?
(831) 724-7505. The facility is located at 525 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.