REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE
2990 SOQUEL AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 · CCN 055017
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 144
- Avg residents/day
- 126.5
- Phone
- 8314799000
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-06 | 4 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -11.6 better |
| 2 | 2022-02-23 | 20 | 17.4 | 9.8 | +2.6 worse |
| 3 | 2019-07-17 | 20 | 17.1 | 9.3 | +2.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.13 | 57.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.76 | 71.4% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.72 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (44)1 immediate jeopardy
- DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2025-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-06 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2025-02-06 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-10-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-09-04 · Health · corrected 2024-09-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-09-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-06-03 · Health · corrected 2024-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-04-05 · Health · corrected 2023-04-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2023-04-04 · Health · corrected 2023-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- LF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Immediate jeopardy
- FF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for minimal harm
- FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2019-07-17 · Health · corrected 2019-08-09
Potential for minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOL, JOSHUA | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2024-10-01 |
| SUCHOMEL, SCOTT | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2024-10-01 |
| PENYACSEK, MATTHEW | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-10-01 |
Other facilities in SANTA CRUZ
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ | ★★★☆☆ | 92 |
| SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE | ★★☆☆☆ | 149 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.