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10 licensed nursing homes in Santa Ana, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
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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.

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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.

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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.

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6.6Solid

Citrus Post-Acute

1929 N. FAIRVIEW STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92706

Citrus Post-Acute brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (36%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.26 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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4.5Mixed

FRENCH PARK CARE CENTER

600 E WASHINGTON AVENUE, SANTA ANA, CA 92701

French Park Care Center has a stark overall rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars, a score matched by its 1.0/5 for health inspections. The staff that are here tend to stick around, with nursing turnover at 38%—well below the national average, meaning you see familiar faces.

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7.5Strong

TOWN & COUNTRY

555 EAST MEMORY LANE, SANTA ANA, CA 92706

TOWN & COUNTRY brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.76 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (32%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility's overall rating (5.0 stars) is 2.0 stars higher than what health inspectors actually found (3.0 stars).

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6.0Solid

SOUTH COAST GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF

2701 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92704

SOUTH COAST GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF has registered nurses on site for more hours per resident than the national average, with 2.01 RN hours daily, meaning complex medical changes can be caught before they become emergency room trips. They also achieve zero falls with major injury, a hard number to keep low, which often indicates call lights are answered promptly and aides are present during transfers.

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3.5Concerns

THE HILLS POST ACUTE

1800 OLD TUSTIN AVENUE, SANTA ANA, CA 92705

The Hills Post Acute holds a 1.0 overall CMS rating and the same 1.0 score for health inspections, putting it at the lowest level. Plus, their nursing staff turnover is 35%, well below the national average, meaning residents see the same faces who know their history and preferences.

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1030 WARNER AVENUE I OPCO, LLC

1030 W WARNER AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92707

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2210 SANTA ANA OPCO, LLC

2210 E 1ST ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92705

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10 licensed nursing homes in Santa Ana, CA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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