All citations for Watsonville Nursing Center

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

January 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2024).
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 January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2024).
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 August 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2022).
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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2022).
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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2022).
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 May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2022).

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.