CAverage · score 42/100 · #766 of 1,154 in California
Plaza Healthcare Center
1209 Hemlock Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 · 145 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in California
31 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 108)above median
$2,470 in fines in 3 years
Why Plaza Healthcare Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (large, 145 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Plaza Healthcare Center at a Glance
C
42/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.14 h.
54<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 108.
51<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
8<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $2,470 fines, 0 denials.
58<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, large facilities · CMS record 055206 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1209 Hemlock Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone7145461966
CountyOrange
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds145
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- 23 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 80) — below median
2
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- Staffing 8.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- 16 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 68) — below median
3
Citrus Post-Acute - Santa Ana, CA · 144 beds
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- 31 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 108) — above median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.