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HomeCaliforniaLaguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

24452 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 926539498378000
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
208
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $9,750

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 208 certified beds with an average of 172.4 residents per day (83% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 36 deficiencies (inspected Aug 25, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $9,750 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.12 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 37.8%

• Part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain (32 facilities)

Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Laguna Hills, California with 208 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
208
Avg Residents/Day
172.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 31, 1971
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Orange
Last Inspection
Aug 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
36
Weighted Score
168.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (149)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Minimal Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: 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: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Minimal 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: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Minimal Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Aug 25, 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: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 25, 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: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Aug 25, 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: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 25, 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: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0808Potential for 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: Aug 25, 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: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Minimal Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 119 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$9,750
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 14, 2023
$9,750

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

Nurse Aide2.52 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.20 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.12 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.71 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.8%
RN Turnover
36.8%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AG FACILITIES OPERATIONS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 11, 2003
BH ALLIANCE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 11, 2003
IRA E SMEDRA LIVING TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 11, 2003
WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2003
SMEDRA, IRA5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 11, 2003
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2013
ABUY, JOCELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 2, 2025
BUTENKO, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023
CAPELA, HEIDIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 3, 2023
DALTON, KYLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 16, 2024
HASSELL, LANCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
KUIZON, KRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
LUTZ, LINDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012
SALAZAR, PAULINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 14, 2020
SMEDRA, IRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 11, 2003
WINTNER, JACOBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 11, 2003
ZAHED, SHAHABOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2013
SMEDRA, IRACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 11, 2003
WINTNER, JACOBCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 11, 2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center had 36 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 25, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $9,750 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center provides 4.12 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 1.20 LPN hours, and 2.52 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.8%.
How many beds does Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center has 208 certified beds with an average of 172.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Laguna Hills, California with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Laguna Hills nursing homes page.

Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services

This chain operates 32 facilities. View all →