All citations for Santa Cruz Post Acute
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
March 3, 2025
Showing 26 to 50 of 83 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.