Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz, CA

3 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Santa Cruz, California, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers. Compare profiles below.

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Nursing Homes profiles in Santa Cruz

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA 95062 CMS rating 4.0 / 592 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Redwood Grove Post Acute Santa Cruz, CA 95062 CMS rating 3.0 / 5144 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Santa Cruz Post Acute Santa Cruz, CA 95062 CMS rating 2.0 / 5149 beds

Nursing Homes by ZIP code in Santa Cruz

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About nursing homes in Santa Cruz

Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Families in Santa Cruz, CA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz, CA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current CMS data, with an average overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers.

How do I compare nursing homes in Santa Cruz?

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed. Open any profile above for the full CMS rating breakdown, inspection findings, fines, staffing, and ownership record.

Does Medicare cover nursing homes in Santa Cruz?

Providers listed here are Medicare-certified, but coverage rules and costs depend on the service and setting. Confirm current availability, Medicare and Medicaid participation, and costs directly with the provider.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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