The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
WATSONVILLE NURSING CENTER
WATSONVILLE, CA · Medicare-certified · 87 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Watsonville Nursing Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported 3.97 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food safety, pain management, and meal temperature issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9696 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9696.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07
- Nurse aides
- 2.51
- Weekend nursing
- 3.75
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
2.4%9.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2%4.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%2.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.5%7.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4%4.4%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.5%9.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.4%11.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.4%3%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
—97.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%98.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
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 January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — 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 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · 32 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 80.5 residents on an average day (93% of 87 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 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.