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WATSONVILLE NURSING CENTER

535 AUTO CENTER DRIVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 · CCN 055240

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

$44,488

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Facilities in chain

32

Chain avg overall

2.60 / 5

Inspection citations (43)2 actual harm

1. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2026-01-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2026-01-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2026-01-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2026-01-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2026-01-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2026-01-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2026-01-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2026-01-09 · Health

    Potential for minimal harm

11. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. 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.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. 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.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. CF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for minimal harm

28. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-19

    Actual harm

29. GF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01

    Actual harm

30. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. 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.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. CF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2022-05-06 · Health · corrected 2022-06-03

    Potential for minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in WATSONVILLE

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