Manresa Healthcare Center in Santa Cruz County was under the ownership of The Murphy 1980 Trust and The Murphy Family 2012 Irrevocable Trust as of the first quarter of 2026, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These entities have owned the nursing home since Feb. 8, 2023.
This facility is classified as for-profit.
During the first quarter of 2026, Manresa Healthcare Center secured an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, exceeding the California state average of 3.2 for nursing homes. The CMS assessment is based on important metrics such as health inspection results, staff adequacy, and the quality of resident care.
The center served an average of 56.6 residents per day and had 59 beds available in the reported period. Manresa Healthcare Center is not affiliated with a hospital.
There were no fines or penalties issued to Manresa Healthcare Center as of the first quarter of 2026.
Santa Cruz County had a total of 7 for-profit nursing homes overall.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the nation’s older adult population is rising while younger populations decline. From 2020 to 2024, the population age 65 and older grew by 13% and those under 18 dropped 1.7%. The older adult demographic grew significantly throughout the last century, climbing from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
A study from 2021 found that almost half the people in this age group—or about 28 million—may need long-term services and support. The report also indicates more than a third could eventually require nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood Healthcare Center – Santa Cruz | Capital Funding, LLC and GC Operating Company, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 4 | 86 |
| Manresa Healthcare Center | The Murphy 1980 Trust and The Murphy Family 2012 Irrevocable Trust | For profit – Corporation | 4 | 56.6 |
| Pacific Coast Manor | Covenant Care California, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 5 | 97.8 |
| Redwood Grove Post Acute | Joshua Nichol and Scott Suchomel | For profit – Limited Liability company | 3 | 126.4 |
| Santa Cruz Post Acute | Providence Group NH, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 2 | 143.7 |
| Watsonville Nursing Center | Crescent Facilities Operations, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 3 | 73.2 |
| Watsonville Post Acute Center | Crescent Facilities Operations, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 5 | 84.6 |
This article used information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Source data is available here.
