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Fountain Valley Post Acute
11680 Warner Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 151 beds, Fountain Valley Post Acute serves Fountain Valley in Orange County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 77 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (29, 25, 23 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 51.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 37.7%.
77health deficiencies, 3 survey cyclesnone at actual-harm level
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
4.1nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
92%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)138 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Orange Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 77 | 66 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.0 | 69.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.7% | 30.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (72 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 13 Jan 2026, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×59 E ×6 F ×2 B ×10
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | B | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | B | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | B | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | B | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0808 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | B | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | B | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | B | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0801 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | B | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
| 13 Jun 2022 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | B | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.7%, RNs 21.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.3% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.4% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Fountain Valley Community Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Orange County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Village Healthcare Center | Lake Forest | 52 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 56 | 107.7 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton, LLC | Fullerton | 99 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 30.3 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| La Palma Nursing Center | Anaheim | 72 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 62 | 86.1 | — | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Orchards Skilled Nursing | Rancho Mission Viejo | 49 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 79.6 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Sun Mar Nursing Center | Anaheim | 69 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 29.0 | — | 3 Feb 2026 |
| The Grove Post Acute | Garden Grove | 97 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 40.2 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Town & Country | Santa Ana | 96 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 53 | 55.2 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Costa Mesa | 79 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 34.2 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
All 72 facilities in Orange County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Fountain Valley Post Acute been cited for?
77 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Fountain Valley Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fountain Valley Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fountain Valley Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fountain Valley Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.