Quick answers
- Where is SHC Watsonville?
- 5 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA 95076, in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What is the phone number of SHC Watsonville?
- (831) 728-8855, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of SHC Watsonville?
- Medicare star rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-22).
- Does SHC Watsonville offer home dialysis or an evening shift?
- Home dialysis (peritoneal): yes. Home hemodialysis training: not listed. Shift starting after 5 p.m.: yes (Medicare data).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Key facts
| Type | Dialysis facility |
|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 37 |
| Ownership | Non-profit |
| Chain organization | US Renal Care, Inc. |
| Medicare certification date | 1985-08-29 |
| Services | In-center hemodialysis · Peritoneal dialysis · Evening shift (starts after 5 p.m.) |
| Address | 5 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (831) 728‑8855 |
| CMS Certification Number | 052629 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any dialysis facility, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Which treatment times are open (morning, afternoon, evening shift)? Can the schedule fit your work or transport?
- Does the center offer home dialysis (peritoneal or home hemodialysis) or training for it?
- Which kidney doctors (nephrologists) see patients here, and how often?
- How many patients does each nurse or technician care for during a treatment?
- Is there a dietitian and a social worker? How do they help with diet, insurance and transport?
- Can the center help you get on a kidney transplant waiting list?
- What happens if you need to travel, or if the center closes because of bad weather?
- Are there staff or interpreters who speak your language?
Other dialysis facilities nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Srs-Watsonville Dialysis, LLC0.0 mi · Watsonville, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- SHC Capitola11 mi · Capitola, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- SHC Gilroy12 mi · Gilroy, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- SHC WB Santa Cruz13 mi · Santa Cruz, CA
- DaVita Laurel Meadows Dialysis13 mi · Salinas, CA · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Watsonville Community Hospital2.4 mi · Watsonville, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Dominican Hospital13 mi · Santa Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Natividad Medical Center19 mi · Salinas, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Dialysis Facility - Listing by Facility — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-22, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances