REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE (Santa Cruz, CA) has an overall 3-star rating, with 3 stars for health inspections and stronger 4-star ratings for staffing and quality measures. It reports 4.37 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 1, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3744.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.81
Licensed practical nurses
0.77
Nurse aides
2.80
Weekend nursing
3.99
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 61%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.7%11.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.9%2.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.6%26.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.7%18.6%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.4%16%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.7%24.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1%3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2022 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited February 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to have and follow a policy for how food brought in by family and visitors should be used and stored safely. Cited February 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 813 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited February 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited February 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
126.4 residents on an average day (88% of 144 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 56 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.