B

WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER

525 AUTO CENTER DRIVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Score: 75 / 100

Watsonville Post Acute Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 75/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Watsonville facility ranks in the 70th percentile among California nursing homes.

Staffing at Watsonville Post Acute Center is near the national average, with 4.09 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 36 deficiencies at Watsonville Post Acute Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.58 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

36
Total Deficiencies
Aug 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 36 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.6% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 9.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,018

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 75 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
95
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6