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Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.
Findings, latest cycle8
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles2
Fines, 3 years$13,870
Beds144
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 44 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 4, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | Actual harm to a resident isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 28, 2026 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 18, 2026 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. (F0646) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 18, 2026 |
Earlier inspections (40)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 19, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Resident rights | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F0627) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 9, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 14, 2025 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Feb 28, 2025 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 11, 2024 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 11, 2024 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 18, 2024 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 26, 2024 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Building and environment | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | Immediate jeopardy widespread | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Food and nutrition | 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. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0758) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Resident rights | 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. (F0578) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Food and nutrition | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (F0810) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0758) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Quality of life and care | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. (F0740) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Resident rights | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Aug 9, 2019 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $13,870 (1). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Fine | $13,870 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.62 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.64 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 4.07 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | no data | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 144 |
| Residents per day, average | 132.7 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Soquel Care LLC |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Jun 1, 1970 |
Questions to ask when you call
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- How many staff work at night and on weekends?
- Does anyone on staff speak my relative's language?
- May I visit at any time, without an appointment?
Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov · Report an error
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