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HomeCaliforniaThe Hills Post Acute

The Hills Post Acute

1800 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 927057148354900
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
174
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $4,893

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 174 certified beds with an average of 160.6 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 16 deficiencies (inspected Mar 24, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $4,893 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.06 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 40.3%

• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)

The Hills Post Acute is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Ana, California with 174 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
174
Avg Residents/Day
160.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Orange
Last Inspection
Mar 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
134.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (114)

F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Feb 14, 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: Mar 24, 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: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 24, 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: Mar 24, 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: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0810Potential for Harm

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey: Mar 24, 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: Mar 24, 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: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 24, 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: Oct 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Jul 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 84 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$4,893
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineSep 18, 2023
$1,748
FineAug 28, 2023
$3,145

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

Nurse Aide2.49 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.16 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.06 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.68 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.3%
RN Turnover
52.9%
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 (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 24, 2019
THE ENSIGN GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 24, 2019
MONETTE, CORYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
SCHREIMAN, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2019
WILLITS, ADAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 24, 2019
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 24, 2019
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
LOOPER, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
SATO, AMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Hills Post Acute?▾
The Hills 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 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has The Hills Post Acute had any health inspection violations?▾
The Hills Post Acute had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 24, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $4,893 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at The Hills Post Acute?▾
The Hills Post Acute provides 4.06 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, 1.16 LPN hours, and 2.49 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.3%.
How many beds does The Hills Post Acute have?▾
The Hills Post Acute has 174 certified beds with an average of 160.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near The Hills Post Acute?▾
Yes, there are 7 other nursing homes in Santa Ana, California with an average rating of 2.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Santa Ana nursing homes page.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 324 facilities. View all →