Watsonville Nursing Center

Watsonville Nursing Center is a senior care community located in Watsonville, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Watsonville area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (831) 724-7505.

Operated by Cambridge Healthcare Services, which runs 29 communities in our directory.

With 87 beds, Watsonville Nursing Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Watsonville average about 38 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 10 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 27%.

The community is located in Santa Cruz County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Watsonville Nursing Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 87
• Occupancy 93%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
• Annual staff turnover 27%
• Last health inspection January 2026