In the first quarter of 2026, Pacific Coast Manor in Santa Cruz County remained under the ownership of Covenant Care California, LLC, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Covenant Care California, LLC has held ownership of the nursing home since June 1, 2004.
The facility operates as a for-profit nursing home.
During this timeframe, Pacific Coast Manor achieved a five-star overall CMS rating, exceeding California’s statewide nursing home average of 3.2. The CMS assessment reviews health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.
Data shows the facility reported an average daily census of 97.8 residents for the first quarter of 2026, with a total of 99 available beds. It operates independently of any hospital.
Pacific Coast Manor did not receive any fines or penalties in the first quarter of 2026.
Across Santa Cruz County, California, there were 7 for-profit nursing homes in total.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate the population of older adults nationwide is continuing its upward trend while younger age groups decline. From 2020 to 2024, people in the U.S. age 65 and older increased by 13%, whereas the under-18 demographic dropped by 1.7%. The country’s older adult population has expanded significantly in the last century, growing from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
A 2021 study found that close to half of Americans 65 and older—or about 28 million people—are likely to need long-term services and support. The study also indicates more than one-third could require care in a nursing home setting.
“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, an industry education group. “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 |
Information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The original data is available here.
