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Watsonville Post Acute Center

525 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,871

Price Comparison

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


  • Watsonville Post Acute Center Description

    Watsonville Post Acute Center 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 4.8 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 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

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    5.1
    Watsonville Post Acute Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 30 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 6 communities in Watsonville
  • Ranking in State: 3468 out of 3640 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff B



    Review Summary

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

    The reviews for this senior living facility present a mixed picture, with several concerning reports alongside a few positive experiences. Some reviewers express serious concerns about the care and management of the facility, including:

    • Lack of respect and care for residents, especially in handling end-of-life situations.
    • Comparisons to a prison, with restricted visitations and unprofessional staff.
    • Reports of mistreatment and neglect, including physical harm and decreased mobility.
    • Issues with cleanliness, noise, and overall maintenance of the facility.
    • Complaints about lost personal belongings and inadequate staffing.

    However, there are also reviews that highlight positive aspects:

    • Some reviewers commend the caregiving and nursing staff for their hard work and compassion.
    • Positive remarks about the therapy programs and activities available.
    • Notices of clean facilities and efforts to take good care of residents.

    Overall, the reviews suggest a facility with significant areas for improvement, particularly in terms of staff training, resident care, and facility management. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these reviews carefully and conduct thorough research or visits to make an informed decision.


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    Health

    Enteral feeding

    IV therapy

    Rehabilitation services

    24-hour skilled nursing

    Wellness

    Wound management


    Activities

    Outings



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 9, 1968
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 95
    Total current residents: 90
    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: 8
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $650


    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.

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

    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 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
    2021-12-14 2021-12-27 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2021-12-14 2021-12-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    2021-12-14 2021-12-27 C Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2021-12-14 2021-12-27 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-12-14 2021-12-27 C Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2021-12-14 2021-12-27 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-12-14 2021-12-27 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2019-07-25 2019-08-07 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2018-06-06 2018-06-21 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2018-06-06 2018-06-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-06-06 2018-06-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2018-06-06 2018-06-21 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-06-06 2018-06-21 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-14 2023-07-03 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 E Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-04 E 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.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2021-12-13 2022-01-07 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-12-13 2021-12-31 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-04 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-05 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.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 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.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-07 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 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.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-06 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-07 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-06 F Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-03 F Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-01 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.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 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.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 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.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-10-06 2020-10-16 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-11 2021-01-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 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.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 E 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.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 E 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.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 E 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.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-04-27 2018-06-15 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-09-13 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Watsonville which is 0.9 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
    0.3 miles away
    Nob Hill Foods
    0.7 miles away
    Don Rafa's
    1.1 miles away
    Safeway
    1.4 miles away
    Farm Fresh Produce
    1.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Main Street & Pennsylvania Drive
    0.3 miles away
    Main Street & Auto Center Drive
    0.3 miles away
    Main Street & Rodriguez Street
    0.3 miles away
    Freedom Boulevard & Portola Circle
    0.4 miles away
    Freedom Boulevard & Stanford Street
    0.4 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    0.6 miles away
    Bay Federal Credit Union
    1.4 miles away
    Bank of America
    7.7 miles away
    Wachovia
    8.6 miles away
    Santa Cruz County Bank
    8.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Watsonville Community Hospital
    1.4 miles away
    Doctors on Duty
    9.7 miles away
    Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center
    12.5 miles away
    Dominican Hospital
    12.8 miles away
    Santa Cruz Post Acute Rehab
    12.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.1 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.4 miles away
    Santa Cruz Mountain Naturals
    7.7 miles away
    CVS/pharmacy
    10.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Clinica De Salud Del Valle
    10.5 miles away
    Opal Cliffs Professional Building
    11.3 miles away
    Dental Office of Dawn Pan
    11.4 miles away
    Lowell O. Tan, D.D.S.
    11.8 miles away
    Edward L. Vines, D.D.S., P.C.
    11.8 miles away

    Parks

    Ramsay Park
    0.3 miles away
    yes
    0.3 miles away
    Starlight Park
    0.3 miles away
    Gonzalez Pocket Park
    0.4 miles away
    Memorial Pocket Park
    0.4 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Walt Eller Center
    11.4 miles away
    Capitola Mall
    11.6 miles away
    Gilroy Premium Outlets
    13.1 miles away
    Northridge Mall
    15.1 miles away
    Valley Center
    18.9 miles away

    Culture

    Watsonville Auditorium
    1.0 miles away
    Campfire Center
    4.1 miles away
    Amphitheater
    4.6 miles away
    Lakeside Amphitheater
    9.6 miles away
    Amphitheatre
    11.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
    1.0 miles away
    Taqueria Mi Tierra
    1.0 miles away
    Staw Hat Pizza
    1.4 miles away
    El Michacano
    1.4 miles away
    Props
    1.5 miles away

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