Best nursing homes in Santa Cruz, CA

There are 3 nursing homes in Santa Cruz, California certified by Medicare. Of the 3 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2.3 stars, compared with 3.2 statewide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Santa Cruz, CA2.3 ★California3.2 ★
Average CMS rating: Santa Cruz, CA vs. California

Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz, CA, ranked

Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.

  1. 1.Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz

    675 24th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    For-profit · 92 beds · Part of Mariner Health Care

    ★★★★★3Average

  2. 2.Redwood Grove Post Acute

    2990 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    For-profit · 144 beds

    ★★★★★2Below average

  3. 3.Santa Cruz Post Acute

    1115 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    For-profit · 149 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    ★★★★★2Below average

Compare staffing and inspections

Nursing homeOverallBedsOwner type
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz392For-profit
Redwood Grove Post Acute2144For-profit
Santa Cruz Post Acute2149For-profit

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Santa Cruz, CA?

3 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Santa Cruz, California.

What is the best-rated nursing home in Santa Cruz, CA?

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has the highest CMS rating here (3 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.

Do any nursing homes in Santa Cruz, CA have CMS warnings?

None of the nursing homes in Santa Cruz, CA currently carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.

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