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Iesha Rodriguez on Google
23 days ago

Jessica was super helpful in supporting our family with transitioning my family members’ care from a facility where he was located hours away, making it difficult for us to visit and follow up with in person care. Thank you Jessica for giving our family an opportunity to support our uncle from a closer distance. You’re hard work does not go unnoticed. 😊

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Marina Mac Rury on Google
28 days ago

So happy with the care at santa cruz pist accute..Jessica was absolutely wonderful placing my mom in a great room next to a window facing the birds 🐦 with made my mom’s stay there so pleasant..the staff was friendly and efficient the facility always clean the level of care was TOP NOTCH ..so very grateful 🙏 that my mom was in such great care.

Business response 28 days ago

Hi, Marina. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
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Esvin Rosales on Google
31 days ago

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Jessica for all the help and support to my family. She went above and beyond she helped us with everything we needed to get my brother into the facility. She was kind patient understanding, and always willing to help in every way she could.. Thank you very much we need more people like her..

Business response 30 days ago

Hi, Esvin. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
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maria ramos on Google
31 days ago

My brother is only 50 yrs old and he had a tragic medical incident that caused him to be paralyzed from he’s waste down. I have been trying to transfer him from Fresno back home and it has been a challenge. No facility wanted to take him because of he’s age and other factors and we are so blessed that after working with Jessica this may become a reality. I really appreciate her patience of dealing with my calls and really working with me and having the heart for my family and brother. I can’t thank her enough Jessica is an Angel that God has put in my path.

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36 days ago

I broke my hip and femur and was blessed to stay and heal and Santa Cruz Post Acute. The Staff was friendly, patient,and understanding. Above all else the staff was optimistic and kept a sense of humor with me . Laughter is the best medicine. Special thanks to Jessica for accepting my admission and Jackie , Nicole , Rose , and Nathan . As well as all the entire staff administration and my favorite activities

Business response 36 days ago

Hi, Los. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
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rick rocha on Google
40 days ago

Hi, my name is Enrique Rocha and I want to share my personal experience with Santa Cruz Post Acute. I been through a couple other rehabilitation skilled nursing facilities where my mom has been a resident but nothing so far compares to the professionalism & welcoming and supportive staff that has need provided here at this facility since day 1. I’m very pleased with their leadership and dedication to take care of my mom’s needs and helping me and my siblings with preparing and filling documentation needed. I’m ver thankful and have peace of mind that my mom is in good hands. Thank you Santa Cruz Post Acute!

Business response 38 days ago

Hi, Rick. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
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Anthony Beaver on Google
42 days ago

Very very friendly staff clean are

Business response 42 days ago

Hi, Anthony. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
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Liesa Wiele on Google
59 days ago

We’ve had an excellent experience with Santa Cruz Post Acute Care. . My dear friend has been a resident and the level of care she’s receiving has been outstanding. The nursing and physical therapy staff are incredibly attentive and always updates us promptly on any medical changes. Additionally, the Management staff is thoughtful, professional and highly responsive. .They consistently take the time to ensure that every resident receives the highest quality of care. The facility itself is always clean, fresh, and welcoming. We are incredibly grateful for the peace of mind this community provides.

Business response 42 days ago

Hi, Liesa. We appreciate the rating, and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
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jurnmber1 on Google
2 months ago

Our experience with Santa Cruz Post Acute has been very positive. All the staff is very caring and friendly.

Business response 2 months ago

Hi, Jurnmber1. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
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2 months ago

Disgusting facility and horrible staff. State needs to be involved.

Business response 2 months ago

Thank you for your review. We regret to hear that you had a negative experience with us and have alerted our management team about your experience. Should you wish to discuss this further, I encourage you to reach out to our administrator at (831) 475-4055.
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Rita Winings on Google
2 months ago

My husband was recently at Santa Cruz Post Acute following surgery. The staff was attentive, competent and caring. We were both grateful for the care he received there.

Business response 2 months ago

Hi, Rita. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
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Sonja DeWitt on Google
2 months ago

When we found out that my father-in-law would have to go to a skilled nursing facilty for an extended amount of time, we were really nervous as many local facilities don’t have the best reputation. Santa Cruz Post Acute was recommended by the hospitalist and so we decided to have him take residency there for a few months. We have been very happy with our choice – SCPA has exceeded all expectations! The facility is newly renovated and is light and clean and the layout is very well thought out. The care team and nurses have all been very kind and my father-in-law (who can be difficult/grumpy) actually seems to have built a good rapport with some of his “favorites” (which is unheard of). A few days after he was admitted, we had a case management meeting and we were pleasantly surprised to find out how much the SCPA staff does beyond taking care of his medical needs. Mayra (his case manager) is helping us think through what needs to happen to line up care after he is released and is helping us with his MediCAL application. Sandy (his social worker) is helping with arranging transport to doctor appointments and has been very helpful with all other odds and ends. The nutrionist and also the head nurse Anne were both so kind and funny – we walked away from that meeting feeling much lighter and less confused about how this all works. Working in a skilled nursing facility is not an easy job but it seems that everybody who we have interacted with genuinely enjoys being there and is taking pride in what they do. Thank you for making this difficult time for our family a more positive experience!

Business response 2 months ago

Hi, Sonja. We must have done something right to get such a good rating from you. We really appreciate you taking the time!
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Dina Alvarez on Google
2 months ago

Santa Cruz post acute took wonderful care of my husband while he was there. Staff was always willing to help him and me with any questions. CNA’s were amazing with him and his therapy workers were such a gift. Their patience with him was greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone again

Business response 2 months ago

Hi, Dina. We appreciate the rating, and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
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Marguerite pratt on Google
3 months ago

Great, welcoming facility for nursing students as well as residents/patients. Facility well maintained, bright, clean. Staff knowledgeable and caring.

Business response 2 months ago

Hi, Marguerite. Thank you so much for rating your experience with us so highly!
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Erwin M on Google
4 months ago

I’m writing this review because Santa Cruz Post Acute has been good for my father. He is rehabbing post stroke and is progressing with his therapists. The staff has been very helpful in making sure they are attentive. I’m happy that Santa Cruz Post Acute is trying to do a good job. Not all nursing facilities are bad.

Business response 2 months ago

Hi, Erwin. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
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Sally Gbson on Google
4 months ago

My loved one passed away at Santa Cruz Post Acute, and our experience there was heartbreaking. She was transferred from a Monterey hospital after femur surgery to receive physical therapy and become strong enough to return home, but instead her condition declined under their care. During her stay, she lost a considerable amount of weight, and although her surgical wound had healed, she developed bed sores on the bottoms of her feet and lower back that were not properly communicated to the family. We witnessed isolation, rough handling, poor hygiene, poor communication, and lack of compassion. The food was poor, and staff often took a very long time to respond, sometimes hours. She was also frequently in a very deep sleep during the day, which raised concerns about possible overmedication. Her clothes went missing, staff would turn off her cell phone, and with her TV not working, she was left even more isolated. Vulnerable patients deserve dignity, attentive care, hygiene, and transparency with family. That was not our experience. Sally M

Business response 2 months ago

We appreciate your feedback, Sally. If you would like to discuss your experience further, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (831) 475-4055 or . We would love the opportunity to resolve any issues.
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Pete Testorff on Google
5 months ago

Great Staff. Thank you Lisa, Jessica, Natalie, Christian, the two Annes, and all the rest. You all treated my Stepdad Al with hreat care and dignity! I’m glad he landed in SCPA.

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Brian Auger on Google
5 months ago

I recently had to help my senior Aunt & Uncle find a good rehab facility in the Santa Cruz area after a hospitalization. I toured several & upon a warm welcoming greeting at Santa Cruz Post Acute by the director, Jessica Moran, & Admission Coordinator, Mayra Serrato I began my tour of the facility. I was instantly impressed with the energy, lightness, organization & cleanliness of the facility . The staff was busy with client activities which also impressed me with the energy & management. It was obvious that the interaction I saw constantly between nurses, care staff & residents was key to the comfortable atmosphere that was present throughout the facility. My Aunt & Uncle have been patients there for several weeks & the high grade of care, physical therapy & professional, friendly treatment is comforting for me. The Santa Cruz Post Acute provides a level of care & management that should be recognized as an example for other Assisted Living facilities. It is comforting for me as well as gives me confidence my family members are safe & getting the best care possible. Brian Auger Fairfax/Boulder Creek, CA

Business response 5 months ago

Hi, Brian. We must have done something right to get such a good rating from you. We really appreciate you taking the time!
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Nancy Trevino on Birdeye
5 months ago

I want to express my appreciation with SCPA’s Business Development Director, Jessica Moran, who has been very warm and welcoming in assisting us with transitioning my disabled sister to SCPA. Jessica and staff have been attentive in getting my sister settled into her new environment with their care giving duties to asure she is comfortable and giving us peace of mind she is being well taken care of. Thank you Jessica and all the staff at SPCA to your dedication and caregiving duties!

Business response 5 months ago

Hi, Nancy. We are delighted that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to rate us!
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Gwen Evenstad on Google
5 months ago

Santa Cruz Post Acute saved my brothers life. They have been wonderful. He came to them with broken back, ribs and was being evaluated for hospice care. He had very poor care at another facility where he had been for a year+ after a stroke. He had declined there and was unable to move, sit up, speak or eat when I insisted that he go back to Dominican Hospital. They said he had no broken bones and was “failing to thrive and should be in hospice care” He was dying…. The hospital staff was amazing. They confirmed that he indeed had broken bones from a fall at facility, got him stabilized and facilitated a move to a different facility. Within a few weeks with the wonderful care givers at SCPA, he was eating, speaking, and working on sitting up. Finally out of pain and much happier :). I just returned from a visit today, after just a couple months, he’s sitting up on his own, is speaking better, can walk with assistance, and has mastered some basic skills. From the day he was admitted every staff member has been great. There was more communication and followup in the 1st week than the entire time he was at the previous SNF (over a year). I live out of state. What a difference. Thank you all for saving my brother’s life. Can’t wait to see the progress he’s bound to make over the next few weeks. I’m sleeping better knowing that he’s in great hands.

Business response 5 months ago

Hi, Gwen. We are delighted that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to rate us!
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Paws For Mercy on Google
5 months ago

They dobt feed patients enough DO BETTER

Business response 5 months ago

We appreciate your feedback, Paws. If you would like to discuss your experience further, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (831) 475-4055 or . We would love the opportunity to resolve any issues.
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Giants Lover55 on Google
5 months ago

Nice and helpful people working here. Fantastic aviary in the middle of a sunny courtyard that many rooms open up onto.

Business response 5 months ago

Hi, Giants. Thank you so much for rating your experience with us so highly!
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5 months ago

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care my mother has received at Santa Cruz Post Acute since her transition from the hospital in February. Jessica has been absolutely amazing from day one. Navigating skilled nursing was a new and challenging process for our family following my mother’s stroke, especially while coordinating care from out of state. Jessica and her team have been incredibly patient and kind, guiding us through the process and effectively facilitating communication with both the care team and insurance. Her support significantly eased my anxiety during this transition. I also want to commend the rehabilitation team. We have seen tremendous progress in my mother’s recovery, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication they show their patients. Additionally, I cannot say enough about the wonderful nursing and CNA staff, specifically Christian, Miriam, Arellia, and Kelly. It is clear that they truly love what they do, and the quality of care they provide to my mother is outstanding. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to ensure my mother receives the care she needs to recover. Sincerely, Camellia Walton

Business response 5 months ago

Hi, C. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
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Natalie Martinez on Google
5 months ago

Very welcoming environment. Attentive and friendly staff.

Business response 5 months ago

Hi, Natalie. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
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Yvonne Lu on Google
5 months ago

My mom stayed there after her surgery. The staff were very friendly provided loving care. Jessica, Tina, George and Fraddie are the best coordinating my mom’s doctor visit and discharge time for supportive equipment. Thank you all!

Business response 5 months ago

Hi, Yvonne. We are delighted that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to rate us!

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