Watsonville Post Acute Center
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California · CCN 055959 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Cambridge Healthcare Services (32 facilities, chain average 2.5 stars)
CMS rates Watsonville Post Acute Center 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 95 certified beds, 87 residents a day on average. 35 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $8,018.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.10877 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.61973 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.73369 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.3% (registered nurses 50%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-18 |
| 2024-03-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-08 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-29 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-13 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-06 |
| 2021-12-13 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-06 |
| 2021-12-13 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-04 |
| 2021-12-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-31 |
| 2021-12-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-13 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-04 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-05 |
| 2021-12-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0802 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
| 2021-12-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-03 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-08 | Fine | $8,018 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Facilities Operations LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2026-01-20 |
| Bering Properties LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2007-02-01 |
| Crescent Facilities Operations LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2006-12-19 |
| Jenmax Enterprises LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2007-02-01 |
| Jk-Csh Jv LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2006-11-01 |
| Manhattan Five Partners LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2006-11-01 |
| Win Win Enterprises, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2007-02-01 |
| 525 Auto Center LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2006-12-15 |
| Cambridge Healthcare Services LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-11-11 |
| Jenmax Enterprises LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2006-12-15 |
| Jk-Csh Jv LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2006-12-15 |
| Win Win Enterprises, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2006-12-15 |
| Bh Alliance Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2006-11-01 |
| The Jacob Wintner Trust Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2006-11-01 |
| The Wintner Living Trust Dated 7/08/1992 Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2007-02-01 |
| Cambridge Healthcare Services LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2014-04-01 |
| Bretsch, Gregory Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-02-25 |
| Butenko, Julie Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-07-24 |
| Capela, Heidi Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-04-03 |
| Hassell, Lance Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-04-25 |
| Lutz, Linda Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2012-02-01 |
| Mcdaniel, Clayton Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2014-03-24 |
| Radford, Rae Ann Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-11-11 |
| Salazar, Paulina Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-12-14 |
| Smedra, Ira Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2007-02-01 |
| Wintner, Jacob Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2007-02-01 |
| Wintner, Jacob Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2007-02-01 |
| Bretsch, Gregory Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-02-25 |
| Radford, Rae Ann Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-10-12 |
| Bretsch, Gregory Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-02-25 |
| Butenko, Julie Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-07-24 |
| Capela, Heidi Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-04-03 |
| Hassell, Lance Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-04-25 |
| Kaur, Amandeep Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-11-02 |
| Lutz, Linda Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2012-02-01 |
| Mcdaniel, Clayton Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2014-03-24 |
| Radford, Rae Ann Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-12 |
| Salazar, Paulina Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-12-14 |
| Smedra, Ira Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2007-02-01 |
| Wintner, Jacob Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2007-02-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Santa Cruz County.