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Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz, CA — Ratings & Reviews Data
Santa Cruz has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average CMS overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 (California average: 3.17). The highest rated is Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz at 3/5 stars.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspection | Deficiencies | Nursing hrs/day | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 8 | 3.98 | |
| Redwood Grove Post Acute | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 7 | 4.70 | |
| Santa Cruz Post Acute | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) | 28 | 3.86 |
⚠ marks homes carrying a CMS red flag — an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status. Open a home's page for fines, staffing turnover and its full inspection record.
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Source: CMS Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release. Ratings update with each inspection cycle.