The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER
WATSONVILLE, CA · Medicare-certified · 59 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Manresa Healthcare Center in Watsonville has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing and quality ratings, and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.86 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, but recent inspection citations focused on food and nutrition service and diet adequacy.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8603 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8603.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 2.46
- Weekend nursing
- 3.71
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.6%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.3%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.4%2.8%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27%3.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—3.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.9%8.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%2.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20%2.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure each resident got a nourishing, balanced diet that met daily nutrition and special dietary needs. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 800 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 18, 2025
Now operated by Manresa Healthcare Center, previously Valley Convalescent Hospital.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH · 18 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 56.8 residents on an average day (96% of 59 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 56 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.