Nursing homes in Watsonville, CA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Watsonville, part of the Santa Cruz area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Located in Santa Cruz County, Watsonville offers three nursing home facilities to serve the local 95076 area population. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an impressive average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among these options, Watsonville Post Acute Center, operated by Cambridge Healthcare Services, currently holds a top 5-star rating, reflecting the quality of care available within this coastal California city.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Watsonville
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Watsonville
- All homes in Watsonville score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Watsonville
| WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| MANRESA HEALTHCARE CENTER WEST COAST HOSPITALS INC · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| WATSONVILLE NURSING CENTER CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.