Quick answers
- Where is Citrus Post-Acute?
- 1929 N. Fairview Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706, in Orange County, California.
- What is the phone number of Citrus Post-Acute?
- (714) 554-9700, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Citrus Post-Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Citrus Post-Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Citrus Post-Acute.
- What did inspectors find at Citrus Post-Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 12, 2022 to May 19, 2026), Medicare lists 90 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 12, 2022 to May 19, 2026), Citrus Post-Acute had 90 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: May 13, 2025 — 31 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 13, 2025 (standard health inspection); November 26, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 17, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 19, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 31 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0813 Level E
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0606 Level D
“Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.”
F0578 Level D
“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.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0803 Level D
“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.”
F0804 Level D
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0656 Level B
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0686 Level B
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0641 Level B
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0644 Level B
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0645 Level B
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0656 Level B
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0808 Level B
“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.”
F0842 Level B
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0867 Level B
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
Previous cycle: June 21, 2024 — 31 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 21, 2024 (standard health inspection); February 13, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 13, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 17, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 31 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0802 Level E
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0908 Level E
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0578 Level D
“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.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0694 Level D
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0801 Level D
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0803 Level D
“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.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0813 Level D
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0909 Level D
“Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.”
F0925 Level D
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0657 Level B
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0657 Level B
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0814 Level B
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
Earlier cycle: January 12, 2022 — 28 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 12, 2022 (standard health inspection); November 20, 2023 (complaint investigation); February 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 10, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 21, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 30, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 22, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 28 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0694 Level D
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0626 Level D
“Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0657 Level B
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0814 Level B
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (20)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
E0041 Level C
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0923 Level C
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0911 Level E
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
E0039 Level D
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0500 Level D
“Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”
K0919 Level D
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.28 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.20 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.42 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.90 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.52 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.19 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 36.1% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 53.8% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 144 |
| Average residents per day | 134.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1978-08-11 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1929 N. Fairview Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
| County | Orange County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (714) 554‑9700 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555093 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Alta Gardens Care Center0.9 mi · Garden Grove, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Pacific Haven Subacute and Healthcare Center1.2 mi · Garden Grove, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Garden Park Care Center1.2 mi · Garden Grove, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- The Grove Post Acute1.4 mi · Garden Grove, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Mainplace Post Acute2.1 mi · Orange, CA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center1.1 mi · Garden Grove, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- UCI Health-Orange1.8 mi · Orange, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Children's Hospital of Orange County2.3 mi · Orange, CA · Children's Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13