Nursing home

Watsonville Post Acute Center

525 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA, 95076

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Cambridge Healthcare Services · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Watsonville Post Acute Center, with 36 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $8,018 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
95
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Santa Cruz Co. avg 3.71California avg 3.18This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Santa Cruz Co. avg: 3.71. California avg: 3.18.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

36
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
212021
12023
82024
62025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $8,018 total · Mar 8, 2024
  1. Mar 8, 2024$8,018

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)9.14%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.2%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.04%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Crescent Facilities Operations LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Bering Properties LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Crescent Facilities Operations LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Jenmax Enterprises LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Jk-Csh Jv LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Manhattan Five Partners LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Win Win Enterprises, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Bh AllianceINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
The Jacob Wintner TrustINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
The Wintner Living Trust Dated 7/08/1992INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Wintner, JacobINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Bretsch, GregoryMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Radford, Rae AnnMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Cambridge Healthcare Services LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bretsch, GregoryOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Butenko, JulieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Capela, HeidiOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hassell, LanceOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kaur, AmandeepOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lutz, LindaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mcdaniel, ClaytonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Radford, Rae AnnOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Salazar, PaulinaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Smedra, IraOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Wintner, JacobOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
525 Auto Center LLCADP OF THE SNF
Cambridge Healthcare Services LLCADP OF THE SNF
Jenmax Enterprises LLCADP OF THE SNF
Jk-Csh Jv LLCADP OF THE SNF
Win Win Enterprises, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Bretsch, GregoryADP OF THE SNF
Butenko, JulieADP OF THE SNF
Capela, HeidiADP OF THE SNF
Hassell, LanceADP OF THE SNF
Lutz, LindaADP OF THE SNF
Mcdaniel, ClaytonADP OF THE SNF
Radford, Rae AnnADP OF THE SNF
Salazar, PaulinaADP OF THE SNF
Smedra, IraADP OF THE SNF
Wintner, JacobADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Santa Cruz County.

525 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville
Santa Cruz County · CA · 95076
95 certified beds36.9189, -121.7700

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Redlands Healthcare Center
CCN 055001
Redlands, CA552Not shown$0
Country Manor Healthcare
CCN 055002
Lake View Terrace, CA425Not shown$8,018
Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP
CCN 055003
Eureka, CA121Not shown$8,416
Edgemoor Hospital
CCN 055008
Santee, CA425Shown$32,295
River View Post Acute
CCN 055011
Modesto, CA323Not shown$0
Eisenberg Village
CCN 055013
Reseda, CA435Not shown$30,744

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Frequently asked questions

What is Watsonville Post Acute Center's CMS rating?

Watsonville Post Acute Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Watsonville Post Acute Center located?

Watsonville Post Acute Center is located at 525 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA, 95076 in Santa Cruz County, and CMS lists 95 certified beds.

Does Watsonville Post Acute Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $8,018 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Watsonville Post Acute Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Watsonville Post Acute Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Watsonville Post Acute Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.71 across 7 facilities in Santa Cruz County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Watsonville Post Acute Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Watsonville Post Acute Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
055959
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
95
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 36 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Aug 29, 20250658EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Aug 29, 20250698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Aug 29, 20250759EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Aug 29, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Aug 29, 20250812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Aug 29, 20250880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Mar 8, 20240656EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 29, 2024
Mar 8, 20240677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 29, 2024
Mar 8, 20240684EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2024
Mar 8, 20240689GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 29, 2024
Mar 8, 20240757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 29, 2024
Mar 8, 20240761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2024
Mar 8, 20240812DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 29, 2024
Mar 8, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 29, 2024
Jun 14, 20230689EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 3, 2023
Dec 13, 20210578EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2022
Dec 13, 20210623EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 4, 2022
Dec 13, 20210640DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2022
Dec 13, 20210641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2022
Dec 13, 20210645DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2022
Dec 13, 20210684EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 7, 2022
Dec 13, 20210689EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 31, 2021
Dec 13, 20210732DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 4, 2022
Dec 13, 20210755EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2022
Dec 13, 20210758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 5, 2022
Showing the 25 most recent of 36 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
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