Santa Cruz has 3 Medicare & Medicaid–certified nursing homes on the federal record (August 2026 CMS release). 1 rated 4 stars or better, 0 rated 1 star, 0 carrying a federal abuse or Special Focus flag. The average overall rating here is 3.0 stars, versus 3.2 across California. Open any facility for its full inspection, staffing, penalty and citation record.
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| Facility | Overall | Health Insp. | Staffing | Federal Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz 675 24Th Avenue | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | None |
| Redwood Grove Post Acute 2990 Soquel Avenue | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | None |
| Santa Cruz Post Acute 1115 Capitola Road | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | None |
Sorted by CMS overall rating, then health-inspection and staffing ratings. “Not rated” means CMS has not published a rating for that facility (common for newly certified facilities or those under special review).
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Start My Report →See a free sample report firstSource: CMS Care Compare (data.cms.gov), August 2026 monthly release. Ratings and flags change monthly — ClearPath refreshes automatically. ClearPath Senior Guide is independent and accepts no referral fees or placement incentives from any facility.