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68 Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Orange County, California

68 of the 72 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Orange County, California (94%) are Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. 23 of the 68 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. They average 4.75 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.03 hours below the 4.78 for every home in Orange County, California. La Palma Nursing Center in Anaheim grades highest at A (97 out of 100).

How 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

4.75

All homes in Orange County, California: 4.78

Worse than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

31.8%

All homes in Orange County, California: 31.9%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

80.6/100

All homes in Orange County, California: 81.1/100

Worse than the local average

Grade spread

A
B
C

23 grade A, 36 grade B, 9 grade C,

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

Every Medicaid-certified nursing home in Orange County, California

Showing 21 to 40 of 68, 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.

B

83/100

The Grove Post Acute

Garden Grove, CA · Orange County

CMS 5/597 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.04 /day
Staff turnover
18%
Serious cites
0

The Grove Post Acute runs on a unusually steady crew for a for-profit nursing home, 17.6% annual turnover against a national average near 46% means aides and nurses largely stick around, which matters for residents who need consistent faces. Nurse staffing sits at 4.04 hours per resident day, roughly 5% above the national figure, though weekends run about 7% thinner than weekdays, so ask how coverage looks on a Sunday. The inspection record shows 43 deficiencies with none at the harm level, two tied to abuse, and a survey completed in June 2025. Quality measures score well; the cited problems are mostly paperwork and process rather than injuries.

B

83/100

Mainplace Post Acute

Orange, CA · Orange County

CMS 2/5169 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.16 /day
Staff turnover
27%
Serious cites
0

Mainplace Post Acute runs 4.16 nurse hours per resident day, about 8% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 26.7% is well below the 45.8% national figure, that kind of retention usually means consistent caregivers who know the residents. The catch is the inspection record: 68 deficiencies, including 2 at the harm or jeopardy level and 3 related to abuse, with one fine of $26,135. Weekend staffing also dips roughly 7% below its own weekday level. The most recent inspection was March 2026, so the record is current, not stale. Strong staffing numbers, a troubled survey history, worth asking the administrator directly how those abuse-related citations were resolved.

B

83/100

Sun Mar Nursing Center

Anaheim, CA · Orange County

CMS 5/569 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.24 /day
Staff turnover
20%
Serious cites
0

Sun Mar Nursing Center runs on a fairly lean corporate budget, but the numbers suggest the money goes where it matters. Nurse staffing sits at 4.24 hours per resident day, roughly 10% above the national average, and weekend coverage only dips about 7% below weekdays, so care doesn't fall apart when families aren't visiting. Annual turnover of 19.7% is less than half the national rate, which means the people caring for residents tend to stick around. The record isn't spotless: 20 deficiencies, one tied to abuse, though none rose to actual harm or jeopardy. Inspectors were last in the building in June 2025.

B

83/100

Anaheim Crest Nursing Center

Anaheim, CA · Orange County

CMS 3/583 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.22 /day
Staff turnover
25%
Serious cites
0

Anaheim Crest runs nurse staffing at 4.22 hours per resident day, roughly 9% above the national average, and its 24.7% turnover is well below the 45.8% typical elsewhere, that kind of retention usually means fewer unfamiliar faces on the floor. The catch is inspections: 66 deficiencies on the current record, including 5 tied to abuse, though none rose to the harm or jeopardy level. The state's most recent visit was May 2026, so the findings are fresh rather than historical. For-profit LLC ownership, 83 beds, weekend staffing dipping about 9% below its own weekday pace. Strong quality measures and steady staff, but a written record that bears reading closely before you decide.

B

83/100

Park Regency Care Center

La Habra, CA · Orange County

CMS 4/599 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.35 /day
Staff turnover
33%
Serious cites
0

Park Regency Care Center sits in La Habra with 99 certified beds, run by a for-profit limited liability company. Nurse staffing runs 4.35 hours per resident day, roughly 13% above the national average, and turnover is 33%, noticeably lower than the 45.8% national figure, meaning the people caring for residents tend to stick around. The catch is consistency: weekend staffing drops about 9% below weekday levels. The inspection record shows 58 deficiencies, none at the harm level, though two are abuse-related, and the most recent inspection was in December 2025, so the picture is current rather than stale. Quality measures score well; the health inspection side is middling.

B

83/100

The Hills Post Acute

Santa Ana, CA · Orange County

CMS 1/5174 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.03 /day
Staff turnover
35%
Serious cites
0

The Hills Post Acute runs 174 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership in Santa Ana, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.03 hours per resident day, roughly 4% above the national average of 3.86. Turnover is 34.8%, notably better than the 45.8% national figure, though weekend coverage dips about 8% below weekday levels. The staffing picture is the strong point here: CMS gives it 4 out of 5 on staffing and 4 on quality measures. What pulls it down is the inspection side, where it earns 2 stars and carries 119 deficiencies on its record, none flagged at harm or jeopardy level, and none abuse-related. Two fines totaling $4,893 is modest. Last inspection was May 2026, so the record is current.

B

82/100

Laguna Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center

Laguna Hills, CA · Orange County

CMS 1/5208 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.91 /day
Staff turnover
40%
Serious cites
0

Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center runs 208 certified beds under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits just barely above the national average at 3.91 nurse hours per resident day. That margin is thin, and weekend coverage drops about 7% below the home's own weekday level, so the hours aren't spread evenly across the week. Turnover at 39.7% is better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters for consistency of care. The real trouble is the inspection record: 145 deficiencies, including eight tied to abuse and one at the harm or jeopardy level, with the most recent inspection in August 2025. Quality measures look strong on paper, but a record like that is hard to overlook.

B

82/100

Citrus Post-Acute

Santa Ana, CA · Orange County

CMS 2/5144 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.87 /day
Staff turnover
36%
Serious cites
0

Citrus Post-Acute sits right at the national average for total nurse staffing, 3.87 hours per resident day against 3.86, but that average hides a drop on weekends, when coverage runs about 11% thinner than during the week. Turnover is the brighter spot: 35.6% against a national 45.8% means aides and nurses stick around longer than at the typical home, which matters for residents who need consistent hands. The inspection record is where the concern lives: 90 deficiencies on file, five tied to abuse, and a two-star health inspection rating, though none of those citations rose to actual harm or jeopardy. The last full inspection was in May 2025, so the picture is reasonably current.

B

82/100

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center

Huntington Beach, CA · Orange County

CMS 2/5182 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.98 /day
Staff turnover
45%
Serious cites
0

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center runs 182 certified beds in Huntington Beach under corporate for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.98 hours per resident day, roughly 3% above the national average of 3.86. The catch is weekends, when coverage drops about 10% below what the home staffs on weekdays. Staff turnover lands at 44.6%, essentially in line with the national 45.8%, so retention isn't the standout problem here. The bigger concern is the inspection record: 87 deficiencies on file, four of them abuse-related, though none rose to actual harm or jeopardy. State inspectors were last in on January 14, 2026, and the health inspection rating came back 2 out of 5.

B

82/100

Beach Creek Post-Acute

Anaheim, CA · Orange County

CMS 3/5138 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.99 /day
Staff turnover
38%
Serious cites
0

Beach Creek Post-Acute runs 138 beds in Anaheim under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.99 hours per resident day, a bit above the national average of 3.86, though weekend coverage drops roughly 11% below what it manages on weekdays. Staff turnover is 38%, better than the 45.8% national figure, which suggests less churn than many places. What stands out is the inspection record: 60 deficiencies on file, three of them abuse-related, with the most recent inspection dated January 26, 2026. None of those deficiencies rose to the harm or jeopardy level. For a family weighing this one, the staffing and turnover numbers look reasonable, but the abuse-related findings are worth asking about directly.

B

82/100

The Pavilion At Sunny Hills

Fullerton, CA · Orange County

CMS 1/5300 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.45 /day
Staff turnover
40%
Serious cites
0

The nurse staffing here runs about 4.45 hours per resident per day, roughly 15 percent above the national average, and turnover sits at 39.8 percent, lower than the 45.8 percent typical nationwide. That's a real point in its favor. But the inspection record is where it gets shaky: 85 deficiencies on file, including 5 tied to abuse, and a 2-out-of-5 health inspection rating. None of those deficiencies rose to the level of actual harm or jeopardy, which matters, but 85 is still a lot to carry. The last full inspection was April 28, 2025. Weekend staffing drops about 10 percent below weekday levels, so if you're touring or visiting on a Saturday or Sunday, pay attention to what you see.

B

81.5/100

Beachside Nursing Center

Huntington Beach, CA · Orange County

CMS 4/559 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.31 /day
Staff turnover
31%
Serious cites
0

Beachside Nursing Center runs 59 certified beds in Huntington Beach under for-profit LLC ownership. Its 4.31 nurse hours per resident day sits about 12% above the national average of 3.86, though weekends run roughly 16% lighter than weekdays, worth asking about if your family visits Saturdays or Sundays. Staff turnover of 30.9% is meaningfully lower than the 45.8% national figure, which suggests aides and nurses tend to stick around. The current record carries 53 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with a February 2026 inspection that's recent enough to trust. Quality measures score well, staffing and inspections land in the middle.

B

81.5/100

South Coast Global Medical Center D/P Snf

Santa Ana, CA · Orange County

CMS 3/546 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
8.83 /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

South Coast Global Medical Center's nursing unit runs nurse staffing at 8.83 hours per resident day, more than double the national average of 3.86, though weekends drop about 12% below its own weekday level, so coverage narrows when families tend to visit. The tradeoff shows up in its record: 53 deficiencies, one tied to abuse, none flagged at harm or jeopardy level, with the most recent inspection in January 2026. Quality measures score well while inspections sit mid-range. It's a for-profit corporate operation with 46 certified beds, small enough that staffing swings hit harder than they would at a larger building.

B

81/100

Mission Palms Healthcare Center

Westminster, CA · Orange County

CMS 3/599 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.12 /day
Staff turnover
16%
Serious cites
0

Mission Palms Healthcare Center runs 99 certified beds in Westminster under corporate for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.12 hours per resident day, about 7% above the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips roughly 7% below its own weekday level, so the weekday floor is stronger than Saturdays and Sundays. Staff turnover is the standout number: 16.3% against a national average of 45.8%, meaning workers here tend to stay. The tradeoff shows up in the record. Forty-eight deficiencies, one at harm or jeopardy level and two abuse-related, with a $13,923 fine and a two-star health inspection rating. Quality measures score five stars, but that inspection history and the April 2026 survey date are what pull the overall picture down.

B

81/100

Trabuco Hills Post Acute

Lake Forest, CA · Orange County

CMS 2/5175 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.17 /day
Staff turnover
30%
Serious cites
0

Trabuco Hills runs 175 beds in Lake Forest under for-profit, limited-liability ownership, and its staffing tells two stories at once. Nurses put in 4.17 hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average, and only 30.4% of staff left last year against a national 45.8%, genuinely low turnover for this industry. Weekends, though, run about 9% thinner than weekdays. The trouble sits in inspections: 106 deficiencies on the current record, two tied to abuse, with the most recent inspection in March 2026. Nothing reached harm or jeopardy level. Compare that record against the five-out-of-five quality measure score and it's clear the day-to-day care metrics look far better than the survey history does.

B

80.5/100

Parkview Healthcare Center

Anaheim, CA · Orange County

CMS 4/541 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.09 /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

Parkview Healthcare Center is a 41-bed for-profit home in Anaheim, and the numbers tell a mixed story. Nurse staffing sits at 4.09 hours per resident day, about 6% above the national average, though weekends run roughly 6% lighter than weekdays, worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays or Sundays. The inspection record shows 65 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in May 2025. CMS gives it 5 stars for quality measures but only 2 for staffing, and the company is a limited liability entity, which can limit what's recoverable in a dispute.

B

80/100

Victoria Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Costa Mesa, CA · Orange County

CMS 5/579 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.22 /day
Staff turnover
18%
Serious cites
0

Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center runs 79 certified beds in Costa Mesa under corporate for-profit ownership, and the numbers that stand out most are its people. Nurse staffing sits at 4.22 hours per resident day, about 9% above the national average, though weekend coverage dips roughly 8% below its own weekday level. Annual turnover is 17.9%, well under the national 45.8%, which means the aides and nurses around your family member are more likely to still be there next year. Inspections are current as of July 2025 and clean where it matters most: 27 deficiencies on record, but none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related. The federal staffing star lands at 3 of 5, a reminder that averages hide the weekend gap.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in Orange County, California?
There are 68 Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in Orange County, California, 94% of the 72 nursing homes there.
Are Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In Orange County, California they average 4.75 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.78 for all nursing homes in Orange County, California, a difference of -0.03 hours. Staff turnover averages 31.8% against 31.9%.
Which 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 Medicaid-certified mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 68 graded Medicaid-certified homes in Orange County, California, 23 grade A and 0 grade D or F.
Do Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Orange County, California accept Medicaid?
68 of the 68 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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