Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz, California
There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Cruz, California, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Of the city's 3 nursing homes, 1 (33%) is rated 1 star, 1 (33%) is rated 2 stars, and 1 (33%) is rated 3 stars; 0 (0%) are rated 4 or 5 stars, and the city average CMS overall star rating is 2.0 out of 5, which is 1.20 below the California state average of 3.2. Average nurse staffing in the city is 3.97 hours per resident day (HPRD), which is 0.54 HPRD below the California state average of 4.51 HPRD; 3 out of 3 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection and 0 out of 3 had severe deficiencies, and the highest-rated facility is REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE with a 3-star rating.
All Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE | 2990 SOQUEL AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE | 1115 CAPITOLA ROAD, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ | 675 24TH AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Santa Cruz, California?
There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Cruz, California listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Santa Cruz, California?
Nursing homes in Santa Cruz, California have an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Santa Cruz accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Santa Cruz, California are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.