REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE

For profit - Limited Liability company · 144 certified beds · CCN 055017 · SOQUEL CARE LLC · Santa Cruz · CA


REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE is a 144-bed nursing home in SANTA CRUZ, California. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1970-06-01. It averages 126.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE?

CMS lists 42 health-inspection deficiencies for REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE since 2019-07-17, 12 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is L; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-08.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-08F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E
2026-06-08F0646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.D
2026-06-05F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2025-12-01F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D
2025-03-12F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-02-06F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-02-06F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B
2024-11-21F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-10-09F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E
2024-09-04F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2024-08-28F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2024-06-03F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D
2022-02-23F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.L
2022-02-23F0801, F0813, F0814, F0921Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2022-02-23F0761, F0804, F0880Ensure 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. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2022-02-23F0578, F0658, F0684, F0689, F0755, F0758Honor 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. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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.D
2022-02-23F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B
2019-07-17F0755, F0812Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2019-07-17F0552, F0554, F0656, F0658, F0689, F0740, F0757, F0758, F0759, F0761, F0810, F0880Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / 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. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / 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. / Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2019-07-17F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B

How is REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE staffed?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.701214.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)56.036.7
Average number of residents per day126.087.9

Who owns REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE?

REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name SOQUEL CARE LLC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNICHOL, JOSHUA, SUCHOMEL, SCOTTsince 10/01/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLPENYACSEK, MATTHEWsince 10/01/2024

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