ElderGrade
B

70.2/100

Above average

St Elizabeth Healthcare Center

2800 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92835

CMS 3/5 stars #43 of 72 in Orange County (714) 871-9202
Certified beds
59
Occupancy
92%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 21.2/30 Staffing 15/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

21.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8.8 for 42 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.64 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 23% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.52 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.64 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.13 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 23.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 58 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 19, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Mar 19, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 19, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
SQUIRES, BRIAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WOO, KIHO Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILLITS, ADAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LOOPER, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SATO, AMI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SQUIRES, BRIAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WOO, KIHO Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PORT, BARRY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SQUIRES, BRIAN Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about St Elizabeth Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for St Elizabeth Healthcare Center? +

St Elizabeth Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of B (70.2 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at St Elizabeth Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.52 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has St Elizabeth Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 58 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does St Elizabeth Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, St Elizabeth Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.