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WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER

Grade B 86/100 composite score

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Star Ratings

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

Certified Beds

95

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Total Fines

$8,018

Last Survey

N/A

525 AUTO CENTER DRIVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
8317247505

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.66h
LPN
0.93h
CNA
2.71h
Total
4.30h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

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

Ownership

BERING PROPERTIES LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

CRESCENT FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2006

IRA & RACHEL SMEDRA FAMILY IRREVOCABLE GIFT TRUST

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

JENMAX ENTERPRISES LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

JENNIFER NURIT SMEDRA TRUST 1997 TRUST

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

THE HYMAN & BETTY INGBER FAMILY TRUST

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2013

THE WINTNER LIVING TRUST DATED 7/08/1992

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

WHEATEN LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

SMEDRA, IRA

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

SMEDRA, JENNIFER

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

WINTNER, FRANCINE

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

WINTNER, JACOB

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2007

HUNTER, GERALD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2019

SMEDRA, IRA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2007

SMEDRA, IRA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2007

HUNTER, GERALD

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Mar 2019

Penalties & Fines (1)

$8,018total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Mar 8, 2024Fine$8,018

Health Inspection Deficiencies (36)

August 29, 2025Health6 deficiencies
0658EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 18, 2025
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 18, 2025
0759EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 18, 2025
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 Sep 18, 2025
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 Sep 18, 2025
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 18, 2025
March 8, 2024Health8 deficiencies1 severe
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

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 Apr 29, 2024
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 8, 2024
0689GActual 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 29, 2024
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
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 May 8, 2024
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

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 29, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
June 14, 2023Health1 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 Jul 3, 2023
December 13, 2021Health21 deficiencies
0578EMinimal harm, Pattern

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 Jan 3, 2022
0623EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 4, 2022
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2022
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2022
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2022
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 7, 2022
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 Dec 31, 2021
0732DMinimal harm, Isolated

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 4, 2022
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 Jan 3, 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 Jan 5, 2022
0760DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2022
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 Jan 3, 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 Jan 7, 2022
0802DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2022
0804FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2022
0805EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2022
0812FMinimal harm, 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 Jan 6, 2022
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 7, 2022
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2022
0908FMinimal harm, Widespread

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 6, 2022
0925FMinimal harm, Widespread

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER?

WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER in WATSONVILLE, California has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 85.8 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 WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER?

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

How many health deficiencies does WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER have?

WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER has 36 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.

Has WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER been fined?

Yes. WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER has $8,018 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER have?

WATSONVILLE POST ACUTE CENTER has 95 certified beds with approximately 83 current residents (87% occupancy). The facility is located at 525 AUTO CENTER DRIVE, WATSONVILLE, California 95076. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.

Data Disclaimer

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