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23 Best Medicaid Nursing Homes in Orange County, California

23 of the 72 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Orange County, California (32%) are top-graded Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. 23 of the 23 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. Nurse staff turnover runs 27.2%, 4.7 points lower than the 31.9% across all homes there. La Palma Nursing Center in Anaheim grades highest at A (97 out of 100).

How top-graded Medicaid-certified homes in Orange County, California compare

This group set against every nursing home in Orange County, California, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

5.24

All homes in Orange County, California: 4.78

Better than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

27.2%

All homes in Orange County, California: 31.9%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

89.3/100

All homes in Orange County, California: 81.1/100

Better than the local average

Grade spread

A

23 grade A,

The best-graded top-graded Medicaid-certified home in Orange County, California is La Palma Nursing Center in Anaheim, CA, grade A, 97/100.

Every top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing home in Orange County, California

Showing 21 to 23 of 23, best-graded first.

A

85/100

Bonita Hills Post Acute

La Habra, CA · Orange County

CMS 3/586 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.28 /day
Staff turnover
39%
Serious cites
0

Bonita Hills Post Acute runs 86 certified beds in La Habra under for-profit LLC ownership, and the staffing picture is genuinely mixed. Total nursing hours sit at 4.28 per resident day, about 11% above the national average of 3.86, and annual turnover of 39.2% is better than the 45.8% national figure. Weekends are the soft spot: coverage drops roughly 10% below the home's own weekday level. The inspection record is where families should slow down. CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars for health inspections, with 90 deficiencies on the current record, three of them abuse-related. None rose to harm or jeopardy level, and the most recent inspection was August 11, 2025, so the picture is current. Quality measures score 5 out of 5; consistent staffing doesn't cancel out that inspection history.

A

85/100

St. Catherine Healthcare

Fullerton, CA · Orange County

CMS 3/599 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.95 /day
Staff turnover
17%
Serious cites
0

St. Catherine Healthcare runs 99 beds in Fullerton under corporate ownership, and its staffing sits slightly above the national average at 3.95 hours per resident day, modest, but on the right side of the line. The standout number is turnover: 16.9% against a national average near 46%, which suggests people actually stay. Weekend coverage dips about 7% below weekdays, so ask how that plays out on Saturdays. The inspection record is heavier: 52 deficiencies on file, three tied to abuse, though none reached harm or jeopardy level, and the last survey was recent. Quality measures score well; the inspection side is where the questions live.

A

85/100

Seal Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center

Seal Beach, CA · Orange County

CMS 2/5198 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.96 /day
Staff turnover
34%
Serious cites
0

Seal Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center runs 198 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing sits slightly above the national average at 3.96 nurse hours per resident day. Retention is where it stands out: 34.2% annual turnover against a national 45.8% means aides and nurses are staying longer than at the typical home, though weekends run about 9% thinner than weekdays. The concern is the inspection record, 128 deficiencies, including 6 tied to abuse, with the most recent survey in April 2025. None of those rose to harm or jeopardy level, but that volume is a lot to carry. Quality measures score well; the inspection side is what's holding this one back.

Frequently asked questions

How many top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in Orange County, California?
There are 23 top-graded Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in Orange County, California, 32% of the 72 nursing homes there.
Are top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In Orange County, California they average 5.24 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.78 for all nursing homes in Orange County, California, a difference of +0.46 hours. Staff turnover averages 27.2% against 31.9%.
Which top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing home grades best in Orange County, California?
La Palma Nursing Center in Anaheim, CA, grade A, 97 out of 100.
Does being top-graded Medicaid-certified mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 23 graded top-graded Medicaid-certified homes in Orange County, California, 23 grade A and 0 grade D or F.
Do top-graded Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Orange County, California accept Medicaid?
23 of the 23 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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