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Redwood Grove Post Acute

2990 SOQUEL AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062
(831) 479-9000
144 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
144
CMS facility ID
055017
Care type
Nursing home
County
Santa Cruz
Facility name
Redwood Grove Post Acute
Street address
2990 SOQUEL AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone
(831) 479-9000

Redwood Grove Post Acute is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Santa Cruz, California. It is licensed for 144 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 17 senior care facilities in Santa Cruz and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Redwood Grove Post Acute 61 times across 15 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Nichol, Joshua
Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2024
Suchomel, Scott
Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2024
Penyacsek, Matthew
Operational control — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1970-06-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-02-06
Nurse staffing
4.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$370 per day (≈ $11,250/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
79% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 13% private/other
Occupancy
70% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
28% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
144
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0646
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected 2026-06-18
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-06-18
2026-06-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-06-19
13 earlier / fire-safety inspections (58 citations)
2025-12-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-12-09
2025-03-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-02-06Health inspection2 citations
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-28
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-11
2024-10-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-27
2024-06-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-06-26
2022-02-23Health inspection15 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0812
L · Immediate jeopardyFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0813
F · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2022-04-19
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-04-19
2019-07-17Health inspection15 citations
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0740
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-08-09
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2019-08-09
2025-02-06Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0032
F · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2025-02-20
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-02-24
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-02-12
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-02-26
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-25
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-02-21
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-05
K-0919
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-25
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-21
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-03-12
2022-02-23Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0006
D · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2022-03-01
E-0041
D · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2022-03-01
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-03-01
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-03-01
2019-07-17Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0031
D · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2019-09-24
K-0325
D · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2019-09-24
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-09-24
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-09-24
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 055017.
What people say on Google.
4.566 ratings on Google
★★★★★Eliana Sanchez · 2026-07-20 · via Google

“From the first time I walked in, the facility felt warm and welcoming instead of cold and clinical. The staff genuinely seemed to enjoy working together, and that positive energy carried over to the residents. The nursing team was attentive, the therapy staff was always encouraging, and it was nice to see the DON out on the floor interacting with residents, families, and staff instead of staying b…”

★★★★★Joleen Cuellar · 2026-06-30 · via Google

“Redwood Grove Post Acute truly feels like a home away from home. In so many facilities, although you can see the high level of clinical care, it still manages to feel homey. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that the staff treats the residents like their own family. I recently hosted a lunch for the faculty and staff, and I was completely blown away by their dedication. Every single caretake…”

★★★★★Juan Carlos · 2026-07-21 · via Google

“One of the most impressive aspects of our experience was the professionalism and attentiveness of the nursing staff. They consistently monitored residents’ comfort and well-being, ensuring their needs were met promptly and with compassion. The staff demonstrated excellent teamwork, communicating effectively and supporting one another to provide high-quality care. Their commitment to resident well-…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CDC infection data
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
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