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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Orange, CA.

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72 licensed nursing homes in Orange, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
7.3Solid

ORANGE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE, LLC

920 WEST LA VETA STREET, ORANGE, CA 92868

ORANGE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE, LLC brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record.

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4.6Mixed

MAINPLACE POST ACUTE

1835 WEST LA VETA AVENUE, ORANGE, CA 92868

MAINPLACE POST ACUTE is a facility with a 2.0 overall rating, meaning serious issues are present. They also prescribe antipsychotics at a rate of 4.5%, well below the national median, suggesting a focus on non-medicinal approaches for behavioral symptoms.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
5.0Mixed

NEW ORANGE HILLS

5017 E. CHAPMAN AVENUE, ORANGE, CA 92869

NEW ORANGE HILLS has a 1.0 overall rating from Medicare, a significant concern that demands a clear understanding. The facility's quality measures score a 4.0, meaning resident outcomes are strong, which translates to call lights getting answered fast and aides present during demanding shifts, a difficult metric to keep low.

1 doing wellFull record ›
7.1Solid

CHAPMAN GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF

2601 EAST CHAPMAN AVENUE, ORANGE, CA 92869

Chapman Global Medical Center shows a 3.0 overall rating, presenting a complex situation where strong points meet significant challenges. You'll find more registered nurses on duty here than the national average, with 0.97 hours per resident daily, and staff turnover is low at 21%, meaning residents often see familiar caregivers.

3 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
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COUNTY OF ORANGE

401 THE CITY DR S, ORANGE, CA 92868

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3.8Concerns

HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY

9021 KNOTT AVE, BUENA PARK, CA 90620

HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY brings 0.66 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (23%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
4.3Concerns

PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE

466 FLAGSHIP ROAD, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663

PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 5% — well below the national median of about 14%.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

PLAZA HEALTHCARE CENTER

1209 HEMLOCK WAY, SANTA ANA, CA 92707

PLAZA HEALTHCARE CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.33 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

3 flaggedFull record ›
9.7Excellent

VICTORIA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

340 VICTORIA STREET, COSTA MESA, CA 92627

VICTORIA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (18%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 24.3% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

4 doing wellFull record ›
2.6Concerns

ADVANCED REHAB CENTER OF TUSTIN

2210 E. FIRST STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92705

ADVANCED REHAB CENTER OF TUSTIN brings low staff turnover (24%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
7.8Strong

BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER

1440 S EUCLID AVENUE, ANAHEIM, CA 92802

BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (32%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 79.1% — above the national median of about 10%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
4.3Concerns

NEWPORT NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

1555 SUPERIOR AVENUE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663

NEWPORT NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.0% — well below the national median.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
6.7Solid

ST ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE CENTER

2800 N. HARBOR BLVD., FULLERTON, CA 92835

ST ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), 0.64 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (23%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 38.3% — above the national median of about 10%.

3 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
5.9Mixed

BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER

8520 WESTERN AVENUE, BUENA PARK, CA 90620

BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.79 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (29%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing wellFull record ›
8.4Strong

PACIFIC HAVEN SUBACUTE AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

12072 TRASK AVE., GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843

PACIFIC HAVEN SUBACUTE AND HEALTHCARE CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.89 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 3% — well below the national median of about 14%.

2 doing wellFull record ›
5.5Mixed

CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER

35410 DEL REY, DANA POINT, CA 92624

CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.33 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
7.9Strong

BONITA HILLS POST ACUTE

1233 WEST LA HABRA BOULEVARD, LA HABRA, CA 90631

BONITA HILLS POST ACUTE brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (39%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 4% — well below the national median of about 14%.

1 doing wellFull record ›
3.7Concerns

SOUTH COAST POST ACUTE

1030 W WARNER AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92707

SOUTH COAST POST ACUTE has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.5% — well below the national median.

3 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
7.9Strong

PARKVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER

1514 E. LINCOLN AVENUE, ANAHEIM, CA 92805

PARKVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.29 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

3 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
7.7Strong

ST. CATHERINE HEALTHCARE

245 E WILSHIRE AVENUE, FULLERTON, CA 92832

ST. CATHERINE HEALTHCARE brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (17%), and no federal fines on record.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
5.7Mixed

HARBOR VILLA CARE CENTER

861 S. HARBOR BLVD, ANAHEIM, CA 92805

HARBOR VILLA CARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.35 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

1 flaggedFull record ›
7.5Strong

CHAPMAN CARE CENTER

12232 CHAPMAN AVE, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840

CHAPMAN CARE CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.70 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (26%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.3% — well below the national median.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
3.1Concerns

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center

8382 NEWMAN AVENUE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5). There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing wellFull record ›
8.7Strong

CRYSTAL COVE CARE CENTER

1445 SUPERIOR AVENUE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663

CRYSTAL COVE CARE CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 1.7% — under half the national median.

3 doing wellFull record ›
9.0Excellent

COVENTRY COURT HEALTH CENTER

2040 S. EUCLID AVENUE, ANAHEIM, CA 92802

COVENTRY COURT HEALTH CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (19%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.4% — well below the national median.

2 doing wellFull record ›
6.1Solid

ANAHEIM HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC

501 SOUTH BEACH BLVD., ANAHEIM, CA 92804

ANAHEIM HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.66 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (31%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing wellFull record ›
6.9Solid

SEAL BEACH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

3000 N GATE ROAD, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740

SEAL BEACH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (34%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.29 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
7.5Strong

ANAHEIM TERRACE CARE CENTER

141 SOUTH KNOTT AVENUE, ANAHEIM, CA 92804

ANAHEIM TERRACE CARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (29%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 29.3% — above the national median of about 10%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
5.8Mixed

LAGUNA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

24452 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

LAGUNA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (40%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.38 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
9.6Excellent

GARDEN GROVE POST ACUTE

12882 SHACKELFORD LANE, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841

GARDEN GROVE POST ACUTE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (28%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 4% — well below the national median of about 14%.

4 doing wellFull record ›

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72 licensed nursing homes in Orange, CA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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