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Here are 3 Nursing Homes in Watsonville, CA

All 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Watsonville, side by side on the things that separate them: how many nursing hours each resident gets, how much of the staff leaves each year, and what inspectors found on their last visit.

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89/100

Watsonville Nursing Center

CMS 4/587 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.97 /day
Staff turnover
27%
Serious cites
0

Watsonville Nursing Center runs 87 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.97 hours per resident day, a bit above the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 6% below its own weekday level, which is worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays. The standout number is turnover: 27.1%, well under the national 45.8%, meaning the aides and nurses who'd be caring for your relative tend to stick around. Against that, the home carries 42 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus a $44,488 fine. Its last inspection was January 9, 2026.

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85/100

Watsonville Post Acute Center

CMS 5/595 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.11 /day
Staff turnover
41%
Serious cites
0

Watsonville Post Acute Center runs 95 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.11 hours per resident day, roughly 6% above the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 9% below its own weekday level, so ask how that plays out on Saturdays and Sundays. Staff turnover is 41.3%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure. The health inspection record shows 35 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level, with no abuse citations, and one fine of $8,018. Its last inspection was August 29, 2025, so the record is recent.

B

75/100

Manresa Healthcare Center

CMS 4/559 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.86 /day
Staff turnover
36%
Serious cites
0

Manresa Healthcare Center runs 59 certified beds in Watsonville under corporate for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.86 hours per resident day, almost exactly the national average, with weekends dipping about 4% below its own weekday levels. Staff turnover is 35.6%, noticeably better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters for continuity of care. The home's current record shows 23 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level, though one is abuse-related. Its last inspection was recent, in November 2025. Medicare's inspection rating comes in at 4 out of 5 stars, with quality measures and staffing each at 3. The numbers point to a stable, adequately staffed home with a few things worth asking about directly.

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