SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE
1115 CAPITOLA ROAD, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE Compares
SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE is a 149-bed for-profit nursing facility in Santa Cruz, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.9%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 149 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% 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: 12.3% — worse than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (76% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the California average of 4.3% (66% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.7% — 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 SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Santa Cruz.
How is SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.4% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 149 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE lag behind other Santa Cruz options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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