Here are 72 Nursing Homes in Orange County, CA

Nurse hours

7.13 /day

Staff turnover

26%

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Kindred Hospital Brea runs a 38-bed skilled nursing unit in Orange County under corporate ownership, and the staffing numbers are genuinely unusual: 7.13 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 85 percent above the national average, with weekend coverage dipping only about 7 percent below weekdays. Turnover sits at 26.2 percent against a national 45.8, so the people caring for residents tend to stay. What pulls the record down is inspections, a 2 out of 5 star rating, 50 deficiencies on file, and 2 tied to abuse, though none reached the harm or jeopardy level. The most recent inspection was February 2026, so the picture is current. Families weighing heavy care needs against regulatory history have a real tradeoff here.

Nurse hours

5.43 /day

Staff turnover

29%

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Buena Park Nursing Center runs on a split personality. Nurse staffing sits at 5.43 hours per resident day, roughly 41% above the national average, and the 29% turnover rate is well below the typical 45.8%, that's a stable crew delivering more hands-on care than most homes. But the inspection record is ugly: 75 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and five tied to abuse, against just a single $8,278 fine. A one-star health inspection rating means the government found real, repeated problems. The quality measures look great at 5 stars, but those come largely from resident assessments the home reports itself, while surveys come from outside inspectors. High staffing is a real strength; the survey history is the reason to ask hard questions before moving anyone in.

Nurse hours

3.87 /day

Staff turnover

20%

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Alta Gardens runs 129 certified beds in Garden Grove under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing sits essentially at the national average, 3.87 nurse hours per resident day against 3.86. Weekends run about 7% leaner than weekdays, so coverage thins out when families tend to visit. Turnover is where it stands apart: 20.4% annually against a national 45.8%, meaning the people caring for residents tend to stay. The tradeoff shows up in oversight. Inspectors last visited in February 2026 and logged 58 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and two tied to abuse, with a single $8,278 fine. Quality measures score well; the inspection record is the weaker half.

Nurse hours

4.28 /day

Staff turnover

39%

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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.

Nurse hours

3.95 /day

Staff turnover

17%

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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.

Nurse hours

3.96 /day

Staff turnover

34%

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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.

Nurse hours

5.08 /day

Staff turnover

37%

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San Juan Hills Healthcare Center runs 45 certified beds in San Juan Capistrano under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing is the strongest thing it has going: 5.08 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a third more than the national average. Weekend coverage dips about 11% below its own weekday level, and staff turnover sits at 36.8%, better than the 45.8% national figure, though still meaning more than a third of the workforce leaving each year. The current record shows 64 deficiencies, one of them serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, with no abuse citations. Inspectors were last on site January 22, 2026, so the picture is recent.

Nurse hours

4.04 /day

Staff turnover

18%

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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.

Nurse hours

4.16 /day

Staff turnover

27%

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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.

Nurse hours

4.24 /day

Staff turnover

20%

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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.

Nurse hours

4.22 /day

Staff turnover

25%

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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.

Nurse hours

4.35 /day

Staff turnover

33%

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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.

Nurse hours

4.03 /day

Staff turnover

35%

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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.

Nurse hours

3.91 /day

Staff turnover

40%

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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.

Nurse hours

3.87 /day

Staff turnover

36%

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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.

Nurse hours

3.98 /day

Staff turnover

45%

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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.

Nurse hours

3.99 /day

Staff turnover

38%

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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.

Nurse hours

4.45 /day

Staff turnover

40%

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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.

Nurse hours

4.31 /day

Staff turnover

31%

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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.

Nurse hours

8.83 /day

Staff turnover

n/a

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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.