CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 0552402026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Watsonville Nursing Center

535 Auto Center Drive · Watsonville, CA 95076 · Santa Cruz County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds87CMS provider file
Recent citation rows57current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-01-09102026-01-092
Cycle 22024-08-19172024-08-195
Cycle 32022-05-06152022-05-068
02 / CITATION DETAIL

57 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 14 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0645Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-01
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-01
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-01
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0697Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-01
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-01
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-01
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-01
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-01
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-01
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0912Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

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

Correction field: No revisit needed
2026-01-09 · FIREK0919Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-23
2026-01-09 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-23
2024-08-19 · FIREE0030Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-27
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0552Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10 · complaint
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0655Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0656Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0700Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0745Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2023-08-22Fine$44,4880
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CRESCENT FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 12/19/2006
  • BERING PROPERTIES LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    6% · since 02/01/2007
  • JENMAX ENTERPRISES LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    23% · since 02/01/2007
  • JK-CSH JV LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    12% · since 11/01/2006
  • MANHATTAN FIVE PARTNERS LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    7% · since 11/01/2006
  • WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    35% · since 02/01/2007
  • BH ALLIANCEOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2006
  • THE JACOB WINTNER TRUSTOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2006
  • THE WINTNER LIVING TRUST DATED 7/08/1992Organization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2007
  • WINTNER, JACOBIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2007
  • BRETSCH, GREGORYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/25/2019
  • RADFORD, RAE ANNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/12/2020
  • CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2014
  • BRETSCH, GREGORYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/25/2019
  • BUTENKO, JULIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/24/2023
  • CAPELA, HEIDIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/03/2023
  • HASSELL, LANCEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/25/2022
  • LUTZ, LINDAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2012

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.97per resident day
RN hours0.39per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.75per resident day
Staff turnover27.1%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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