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Valley Convalescent Hospital

919 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,702

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,705
  • Average State Price: $7,474
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Valley Convalescent Hospital Description

    Valley Convalescent Hospital is a community that offers nursing care and is located in Watsonville, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    6.6
    Valley Convalescent Hospital
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 24 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 6 communities in Watsonville
  • Ranking in State: 2941 out of 3640 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Review Summary:

    • One reviewer expressed regret over the service, mentioning neglect and a strong recommendation against the facility.
    • Another reviewer highlighted a positive turnaround in their father-in-law's condition since moving to Valley Convalescent, praising the staff's training, easy communication, and genuine care for patients.
    • A brief review simply states the excellent care received by the reviewer's mother, filled with heart emojis.
    • Comments on the facility's cleanliness and welcoming nature were positively noted.
    • A long-term resident of nearly 8 years shared a highly positive experience, mentioning no complaints, great food, excellent staff, and a family-oriented atmosphere. They also appreciated the facility's handling of the pandemic and its non-corporate, private management.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 24, 1970
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 59
    Total current residents: 55
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-01 2022-08-17 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2022-08-01 2022-08-17 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
    2022-08-01 2022-08-17 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-08-01 2022-08-17 E Services Deficiencies Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
    2022-08-01 2022-08-17 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 C Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 C Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 D Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2020-01-29 2020-03-04 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-02-01 2019-03-19 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2019-02-01 2019-03-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-02-01 2019-03-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2019-02-01 2019-03-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2019-02-01 2019-03-19 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-07-29 2022-08-15 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-07-29 2022-08-15 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-07-29 2022-08-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-07-29 2022-08-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-06-08 2022-06-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-02 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-11-15 2019-01-10 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2018-11-15 2019-01-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2018-11-15 2019-01-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2018-11-15 2019-01-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2018-11-15 2019-01-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Watsonville which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 53,628 (large town).
    • The average income is $62,848, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 53
      • Average Temperature: 63.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 66 days of rain and 298 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.41 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 170.0, Moderate Days 11.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    La Princesa Market
    0.6 miles away
    Don Rafa's
    0.9 miles away
    Nob Hill Foods
    1.1 miles away
    Farm Fresh Produce
    1.5 miles away
    Safeway
    1.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Freedom Boulevard & West High Street
    0.1 miles away
    Freedom Boulevard & Stanford Street
    0.1 miles away
    Freedom Boulevard & Portola Circle
    0.1 miles away
    Freedom Boulevard & Brennan Street
    0.1 miles away
    Lincoln Street & Stanford Street
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    0.4 miles away
    Bay Federal Credit Union
    1.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    8.1 miles away
    Wachovia
    8.9 miles away
    Santa Cruz County Bank
    9.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Watsonville Community Hospital
    1.8 miles away
    Doctors on Duty
    10.0 miles away
    Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center
    12.8 miles away
    Saint Louise Regional Hospital
    13.1 miles away
    Dominican Hospital
    13.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.6 miles away
    Santa Cruz Mountain Naturals
    8.0 miles away
    CVS/pharmacy
    10.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Clinica De Salud Del Valle
    10.5 miles away
    Dental Office of Dawn Pan
    11.1 miles away
    Lowell O. Tan, D.D.S.
    11.5 miles away
    Edward L. Vines, D.D.S., P.C.
    11.5 miles away
    Gilroy Dental Associates
    11.5 miles away

    Parks

    Gonzalez Pocket Park
    0.0 miles away
    Callaghan Park
    0.1 miles away
    Memorial Pocket Park
    0.3 miles away
    Flodberg Park
    0.3 miles away
    E.H. Hall Park
    0.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Walt Eller Center
    11.7 miles away
    Capitola Mall
    12.0 miles away
    Gilroy Premium Outlets
    12.9 miles away
    Northridge Mall
    14.9 miles away
    Valley Center
    18.7 miles away

    Culture

    Watsonville Auditorium
    0.8 miles away
    Campfire Center
    4.4 miles away
    Amphitheater
    5.0 miles away
    Lakeside Amphitheater
    9.4 miles away
    Amphitheatre
    11.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Taqueria Mi Tierra
    1.2 miles away
    Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
    1.3 miles away
    El Michacano
    1.6 miles away
    Staw Hat Pizza
    1.6 miles away
    Props
    1.8 miles away

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