Starfile / California

SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE

1115 CAPITOLA ROAD, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 · CCN 056065

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$205,264

Number of fines

3

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

PACS GROUP

Facilities in chain

264

Chain avg overall

2.90 / 5

Inspection citations (82)4 actual harm

1. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-12-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-14 · Health · corrected 2025-11-24

   Actual harm

3. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-06 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25

   Actual harm

4. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-07-08 · Health · corrected 2025-07-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0758Implement 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.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. 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.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-03 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-12-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-12-26 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-12-09 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-08-06 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-08-06 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-08-02 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-02 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-07-31 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-07-31 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-07-31 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2024-07-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-25 · Health · corrected 2024-07-08

    Actual harm

39. FF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-06-19 · Health · corrected 2024-07-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-08

    Actual harm

42. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. 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.2023-07-18 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0642Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. 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.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. EF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-05-09 · Health · corrected 2023-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. EF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2020-01-24 · Health · corrected 2020-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2020-01-24 · Health · corrected 2020-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2020-01-24 · Health · corrected 2020-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. 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.2020-01-24 · Health · corrected 2020-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2020-01-24 · Health · corrected 2020-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. 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.2020-01-24 · Health · corrected 2020-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2020-01-24 · Health · corrected 2020-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2020-01-24 · Health · corrected 2020-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2020-01-24 · Health · corrected 2020-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Other facilities in SANTA CRUZ

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.