Montecito Manor is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California — state license #445202356, licensed for 85 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 15 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2022, the most recent dated January 12, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.
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Since 2022, the state has visited this home 18 times and filed 15 documents. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 12, 2026.
The state's published file for this home includes 10 documents with transcribed findings, dated March 11, 2022 to March 8, 2025. 10 of the 10 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1), “Unsubstantiated” (9). 10 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.
Summary composed by computer from the 10 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
What the state’s words mean
Jan 12, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 8, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff handle residents in a rough manner Staff does not treat residents with respect Resident's toileting needs are not being met
On 03/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct a complaint visit. LPA met with Facility Designated Administrator (FDA), Jolene Sicley and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of this visit was to deliver complaint findings. Current census was 52. A brief interview with FDA Sicley was conducted. Allegation: Staff handle residents in a rough manner It was alleged that staff handle residents in a rough manner. During the course of this investigation LPA conducted staff and resident interviews. Based on interviews conducted with 5 staff members. 5 out of 5 staff members denied handing any residents in a rough manner. 5 out 5 of staff members deny seeing any other staff members handling any residents in a rough manner. 5 out 5 staff members also deny any reports regarding any staff members handling residents in a rough manner. An interview with 8 residents were conducted. 8 out 8 residents deny being handled in a rougthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 2025 · control 26-AS-20220429092911
Mar 8, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Resident caused injury to another resident in care. Staff not providing adequate supervision to resident's. Resident developed sores while in care. Staff not providing resident with drinking water. Staff not responding to resident's emergency cord Resident is required to dispose of trash. Resident is required to clean facility commode Resident is required to purchase food. Facility does not provide supplies for resident.
On 03/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct a complaint visit. LPA met with Facility Designated Adminstrator (FDA) Jolene Sicley, and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of this visit was to deliver complaint findings. Current census was 52. A brief interview with FDC Sicley was conducted. Allegation: Resident caused injury to another resident in care. It was alleged that a resident cause injury to another resident in care. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted staff and resident interviews. An interview with 5 staff members were conducted. 5 out 5 staff members deny that they have witnessed or heard that another resident caused injury to another resident in care. An interview with 8 residents were conducted. 8 of 8 residents deny that they have hurt or caused injury to another residents. 8 out 8 residents report that they have not heard or seen any residents who have hurt another residents ithe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 2025 · control 26-AS-20220318160628
Mar 8, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not treat resident with dignity and respect. Staff made inappropriate comments to resident. Resident's personal belongings are missing. Staff opened resident's packages without permission. Staff did not note a change in resident's condition
On 03/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct a complaint visit. LPA met with Facility Designated Administrator (FDR), Jolene Sicley and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of this visit was to deliver complaint findings. Current census was 52. A brief interview with FDA Sicley was conducted. Allegation: Staff did not treat resident with dignity and respect It was alleged that staff did not treat resident with dignity and respect. the course of this investigation, LPA conducted staff and resident interviews. Based on interviews conducted with 5 staff members, 5 out 5 staff members denied not treating the residents with respect. 5 out 5 staff members deny seeing any staff members not treating residents with respect. An interview with 8 residents were conducted. 8 out 8 deny not being treated with respect and report that they enjoy the staff at the facility. Based on the information gathered, it is unclear that tthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 2025 · control 26-AS-20220323104507
Feb 2, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility staff inappropriately touched resident in care
On 02/02/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct a complaint visit. LPA met with Facility Designated Administrator (FDA), Ivonne Sanchez and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of this visit was to deliver complaint findings for the allegations above. Current census was 53. A brief interview with FDR Sanchez was conducted. It was alleged that facility staff inappropriately touched resident in care. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted interviews and reviewed facilty records. Based on interviews conducted it was denied by 4 out 4 staff members that they have seen or inappropriately touched a resident in care. It was also learned through interviews that it was alleged that a male inappropriately touched a resident. However it was learned through facility records that the facility does not have any staff members who are male at this time. In addition, an interview with 8 residents were conducted whothe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 2, 2025 · control 26-AS-20241123104336
Jan 28, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Jan 9, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not ensure resident was regularly observed for changes in physical health condition Staff did not seek medical attention for resident in a timely manner Staff did not ensure record of centrally stored medications was complete Staff do not provide water to residents
On 1/9/2025, LPA Grace Donato conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit. LPA met with Assistant Manager Ivonne Sanchez and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. For the allegations of staff did not ensure resident (R1) was regularly observed for changes in physical health condition and staff did not seek medical attention for resident in a timely manner, reporting party (RP) stated that R1 had to be brought to the hospital and was found to have a UTI and was discharged. RP stated he/she visited R1 two days later, and R1 was acting different and was incapacitated again. RP stated 911 was called and R1 was again taken to the hospital. RP stated that they are concerned that staff saw R1s condition was worsening and never sought medical attention. RP stated that two weeks ago R1 was walking around and talking and now is unable to do those things because of the UTI. page 1 of 3 Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 9, 2025 · control 26-AS-20230807105035
Jan 9, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff do not safeguard resident's personal belongings.
On 1/9/2025, LPA Grace Donato conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit. LPA met with Assistant Manager Ivonne Sanchez and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Regarding the allegation of staff do not safeguard resident's personal belongings, reporting party (RP) stated that around November 30, 2023, resident (R1) had money stolen, approximately $80. R1 also had a new jacket stolen within the last week. RP have purchased name labels, and RP sews them into all R1s clothing, however, his clothing frequently is taken and not returned. During an interview with RP, it was shared that R1 is visually impaired, so often he/she thinks things are missing. RP went and visited and looked for the $100 and jacket, but I did not find it. There is someone who lives there as well. One of the staff people told RP that R1 was showing the money to this other resident. RP said staff saw R1 showing the money. RP thought it might be a resident rather than a staff person. R1 also has lost hearthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 9, 2025 · control 26-AS-20231206120806
Jan 9, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff caused injury to a resident in care. Staff pushed a resident in care. Staff left residents in a soiled diaper for a long period of time. Staff does not shower the residents. Staff did not keep facility free of insects. Staff did not prevent a dog from causing injury to a resident in care. Staff is not ensuring that residents are taking prescribed medications. Staff calls residents inappropriate names.
On 1/9/2025, LPA Grace Donato conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit. LPA met with Assistant Manager Ivonne Sanchez and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Regarding the allegations of staff caused injury to a resident in care and staff pushed a resident in care, reporting party (RP) reported that there is a resident (R1) that is about 300 pounds and was observed with bruises. RP reported that R1 disclosed that he/she got pinched and pushed by the staff (S4). LPA Marrufo was able to interview RP for additional information. According to RP, when RP asked R1 why R1 has bruises on his/her arms and R1 says “S4 pushed me to the wall so I wouldn’t fall and squeezed my hand to hard.” R1 said S4 tried to hold him/her and then punched him/her. R1 says he/she is scared of S4. RP doesn’t have photos of the bruising. page 1 of 5 Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 9, 2025 · control 26-AS-20230906125323
Jan 31, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Oct 11, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Sep 14, 2023Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Resident was sexually abused while in care.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit and met with Jolene Sicley, Administrator. On 04/21/2023, the Department received a complaint with the above allegation. On 04/24/2023, the Department conducted an initial complaint investigation visit. Resident R1 reported to R1’s Social Worker (SW) that around 04/15-16/2023 at around 02:00 AM to 03:00 AM, two Hispanic males sexually assaulted R1. On 05/11/2023, the Department interviewed R1 regarding being sexually assaulted by two male staff at the facility. R1 disclosed that the staff did not penetrate R1, but rather touched R1 all over R1’s body. See LIC9099-C for more information. Page 1 of 2. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 14, 2023 · control 26-AS-20230421155833
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Is Montecito Manor licensed?
Yes — Montecito Manor is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Watsonville (Santa Cruz County): California license #445202356, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 85 residents. State records list 15 inspection and complaint documents since 2022; the most recent, a facility evaluation report dated January 12, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.
Can Montecito Manor care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?
From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Montecito Manor with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory and hospice care; it does not list dementia / memory care and bedridden. A clearance that is not on file is not a “no” — it may simply be unrecorded, so if your family needs one of these, ask the home directly and confirm its current scope on a tour.
From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.
What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordLICENSED TO SERVE EIGHTY FIVE (85) ADULTS AGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONIDITION OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWELVE (12).
How much does Montecito Manor cost?
California's public licensing record does not include Montecito Manor's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Santa Cruz County typically runs $6,000–$9,000/mo and small board-and-care homes $5,000–$8,000/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.
Does Montecito Manor accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?
Montecito Manor is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.
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52 of 85 beds occupied (61%) when the state visited on March 8, 2025. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.
What do state inspections show for Montecito Manor?
Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 18 state visits and 15 dated documents since 2022 for Montecito Manor; 10 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated March 8, 2025, records an allegation the state marked “Unsubstantiated”. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.
Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.
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Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.
What the state has logged
California has logged 18 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for larger communities (16+ beds), computed across all 1,244 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing. No substantiated complaints are on file.
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