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Findings, latest cycle6
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$8,018
Beds95
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Sep 18, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 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: Sep 18, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 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: Sep 18, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Sep 18, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 18, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 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 pattern | Corrected: Sep 18, 2025 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 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 isolated | Corrected: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 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: May 8, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 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: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 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) | Actual harm to a resident isolated | Corrected: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 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 pattern | Corrected: May 8, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 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 | Corrected: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Building and environment | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F0925) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Building and environment | Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 6, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Infection control | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F0883) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 7, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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 widespread | Corrected: Jan 6, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F0805) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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 widespread | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Food and nutrition | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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: Jan 7, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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: Jan 5, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Nursing and physician services | Post nurse staffing information every day. (F0732) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 4, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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 | Corrected: Dec 31, 2021 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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 pattern | Corrected: Jan 7, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Resident assessment and care planning | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Resident assessment and care planning | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (F0640) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Resident rights | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F0623) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 4, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 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 pattern | Corrected: Jan 3, 2022 |
Fines and payment denials
Federal fines in the last three years: $8,018 (1). Payment denials: 0.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.02 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.70 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.69 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 39.2% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 95 |
| Residents per day, average | 87.7 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Cf Watsonville West LLC |
| Chain | Cambridge Healthcare Services (32 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Aug 9, 1968 |
Questions to ask when you call
- What was corrected after the last inspection?
- 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
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