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.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 3, 2025

Showing 51 to 75 of 111 citations

  1. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2025).

  5. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

  8. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

  9. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0836, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

  13. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2025).

  14. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2024).

  15. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).

  16. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).

  17. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0624, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).

  24. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 30, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.