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HomeCaliforniaLaguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

24452 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 926539498378000WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.0on Google(120 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
208
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.

How Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 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
1/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.91 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.38 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
39.7%
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 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.91 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.38 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
67
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
42
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 25, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 25 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).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
208
Avg Residents/Day
190.4
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)
42
Weighted Score
179.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (145)

F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: May 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 26, 2026Corrected: 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: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0559Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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
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
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
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
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
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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
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
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

+ 115 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 Aide2.42 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.11 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.91 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.65 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.7%
RN Turnover
41.2%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (32)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AG FACILITIES OPERATIONS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 11, 2003
IRA E SMEDRA LIVING TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization48%Aug 11, 2003
WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization48%Oct 1, 2003
DALTON, KYLEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 16, 2024
KUIZON, KRISTINAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
SMEDRA, IRACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 11, 2003
WINTNER, JACOBCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/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
24452 HEALTH CENTER, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 9, 2004
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 16, 2025
WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2003
BUTENKO, JULIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023
CAPELA, HEIDIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 3, 2023
DALTON, KYLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 16, 2025
HASSELL, LANCEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
KUIZON, KRISTINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
LUTZ, LINDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012
SALAZAR, PAULINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 14, 2020
SMEDRA, IRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 11, 2003
WINTNER, JACOBADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 11, 2003
ZAHED, SHAHABADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2013

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

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Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
Laguna Hills, CACurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
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CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $33,118
Freedom Village Healthcare Center
Lake Forest, CA1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Trabuco Hills Post Acute
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CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Orchards Skilled Nursing
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA4.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Regents Point - Windcrest
Irvine, CA7.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
Laguna Hills, CA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5None recorded
Villa Valencia Healthcare Center
Laguna Hills, CA
528 ft4/54/53/5None recorded
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Laguna Hills, CA
3,168 ft3/52/52/5$33,118
Freedom Village Healthcare Center
Lake Forest, CA
1.2 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Trabuco Hills Post Acute
Lake Forest, CA
3.1 mi2/51/52/5None recorded
Orchards Skilled Nursing
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
4.3 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Regents Point - Windcrest
Irvine, CA
7.5 mi5/54/55/5None 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 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 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 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). Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center had 42 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 25, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.91 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, 1.11 LPN hours, and 2.42 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.7%.
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 190.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 2 in Laguna Hills. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 120 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services

This chain operates 32 facilities. View all →