REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE
2990 SOQUEL AVENUE, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Care Quality Indicators
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How REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE Compares
REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE is a 144-bed for-profit nursing facility in Santa Cruz, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.9%) is below the California average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 144 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Santa Cruz, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.2% — better than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (48% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the California average of 4.3% (57% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.8% — better 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 REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Santa Cruz.
What keeps REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.2% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE?
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 REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE?
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 Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz.
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