Nursing homes in Santa Cruz, CA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Cruz, part of the Santa Cruz area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Families searching for long-term care in Santa Cruz can evaluate three nursing homes located within the 95062 ZIP code. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these Santa Cruz County facilities currently hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. While no local homes currently maintain a perfect 5-star designation, DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ stands out as the highest-rated option in the city with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Santa Cruz
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- SOQUEL CARE LLC1 home
- MARINER HEALTH CARE1 home
- PACS GROUP1 home
What to look for in Santa Cruz
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ at 4★.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Santa Cruz
| DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ MARINER HEALTH CARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE SOQUEL CARE LLC · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.