MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER
919 FREEDOM BLVD, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 59-bed for-profit nursing facility in Watsonville, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.5%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 59 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Watsonville, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.1% — worse than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (179% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.1% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Watsonville.
What keeps MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.1% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 59 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Watsonville
Watsonville sits in Santa Cruz County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 44,913 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 38.2 years
- Median household income
- $89,986
- Median home value
- $787,000
Demographics for Santa Cruz County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Watsonville.
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