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HomeCaliforniaCitrus Post-Acute

Citrus Post-Acute

1929 N. Fairview Street, Santa Ana, CA 927067145549700WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(20 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
144
certified

How Citrus Post-Acute Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.87 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.26 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
35.6%
CA average
36.7%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.87 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.26 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
45
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 21, 2024
Most recent cycle
32
deficiency citations
Inspected May 13, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 13 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Orange County 65+
488,359
15.4% of county
County Population
3,175,227
Orange County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Citrus Post-Acute is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Ana, California with 144 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
144
Avg Residents/Day
136.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 11, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Orange
Last Inspection
May 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
32
Weighted Score
129.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (90)

F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Minimal Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0606Potential for Harm

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Survey: Nov 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Minimal Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Minimal Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Minimal Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0808Minimal Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 60 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.46 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.15 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.87 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.6%
RN Turnover
54.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Citrus Post-Acute and nearby alternatives.

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Citrus Post-Acute
Santa Ana, CACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Alta Gardens Care Center
Garden Grove, CA4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
Pacific Haven Subacute and Healthcare Center
Garden Grove, CA1.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Garden Park Care Center
Garden Grove, CA1.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Grove Post Acute
Garden Grove, CA1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mainplace Post Acute
Orange, CA2.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $26,135
Chapman Care Center
Garden Grove, CA2.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Citrus Post-Acute
Santa Ana, CA · Current facility
—2/52/53/5None recorded
Alta Gardens Care Center
Garden Grove, CA
4,752 ft3/52/53/5$8,278
Pacific Haven Subacute and Healthcare Center
Garden Grove, CA
1.2 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Garden Park Care Center
Garden Grove, CA
1.2 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
The Grove Post Acute
Garden Grove, CA
1.4 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Mainplace Post Acute
Orange, CA
2.1 mi2/52/54/5$26,135
Chapman Care Center
Garden Grove, CA
2.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Citrus Post-Acute?▾
Citrus Post-Acute has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Citrus Post-Acute cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Citrus Post-Acute participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Citrus Post-Acute had any health inspection violations?▾
Citrus Post-Acute had 32 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 13, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Citrus Post-Acute?▾
Citrus Post-Acute provides 3.87 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours, 1.15 LPN hours, and 2.46 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.6%.
How many beds does Citrus Post-Acute have?▾
Citrus Post-Acute has 144 certified beds with an average of 136.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Citrus Post-Acute?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Citrus Post-Acute?▾
On Google Maps, Citrus Post-Acute has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Links Healthcare Group

This chain operates 32 facilities. View all →