C79

REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE

Grade C 79/100 composite score

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

144

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

2990 SOQUEL AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
8314799000

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.86h
LPN
0.85h
CNA
3.01h
Total
4.72h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

NICHOL, JOSHUA

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2024

50%

SUCHOMEL, SCOTT

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2024

50%

PENYACSEK, MATTHEW

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2024

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (44)

December 1, 2025Health1 deficiency
0627DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 9, 2025
March 12, 2025Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2025
February 6, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2025
0912BNo harm, Pattern

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2025
November 21, 2024Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 11, 2024
October 9, 2024Health1 deficiency
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 11, 2024
September 4, 2024Health1 deficiency
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 18, 2024
August 28, 2024Health1 deficiency
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 27, 2024
June 3, 2024Health1 deficiency
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 26, 2024
June 29, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 4, 2023
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 4, 2023
April 5, 2023Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 21, 2023
April 4, 2023Health1 deficiency
0573DMinimal harm, Isolated

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2023
March 6, 2023Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
February 23, 2022Health15 deficiencies1 severe
0921FMinimal harm, Widespread

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0801FMinimal harm, Widespread

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0812LImmediate jeopardy, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0813FMinimal harm, Widespread

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0814FMinimal harm, Widespread

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
0912BNo harm, Pattern

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 19, 2022
July 17, 2019Health15 deficiencies
0552DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0740DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0810DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019
0912BNo harm, Pattern

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE?

REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE in SANTA CRUZ, California has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 78.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE?

REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE have?

REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE has 44 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE have?

REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE has 144 certified beds with approximately 126 current residents (88% occupancy). The facility is located at 2990 SOQUEL AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, California 95062. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.