Hearts & Hands - Post Acute Care & Rehab Center sits in Santa Cruz and has a long list of services to help people recover after surgery, injury, or illness, and to care for those who need help for the long term, and folks always mention how the center focuses on both short-term rehab and long-term care, with a group of caring professionals always on hand, day or night, offering 24-hour nursing and admitting new residents every day of the week. The center holds 144 beds, all certified for Medicare and Medicaid, and provides private and furnished rooms for folks needing short-term rehab, where families and patients can settle in with modern comforts like cable TV, private phones, and high/low electric beds, and there's always regular meals, housekeeping, and internet available, along with safety features like emergency call systems.
Residents get a lot of care including medication management, wound care-thanks to a dedicated wound team-pain management, palliative care, and specialized support for people facing memory issues like dementia or Alzheimer's. Skilled staff run strong therapy programs in physical, occupational, and speech therapy with a full rehab gym right there so nobody has to travel far, and they keep these services running seven days a week. The social services department helps keep everyone connected and supports emotional health, while activity coordinators offer regular programs meant to keep people active and social, with things like group activities, companion time, support groups, worship spaces, and a comfortable residents lounge or courtyard for relaxing.
Hearts & Hands keeps the focus on helping each person reach the highest level of independence possible, whether they're finishing rehab or settling in for the long haul, and families notice the patient-centered approach, where medical integrity and a team spirit among staff help create a nurturing environment, and all of this is managed locally by Matthew Penyacsek. The center's licensed through 2025-by the Health and Human Services Agency, license number 70000018-and while people have rated it 4.1 out of 29 reviews, it stays dedicated to offering reliable, compassionate care for the Santa Cruz community, always looking to support both residents and their families with what they need.
