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Mainplace Post Acute
1835 West La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA 92868
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.
Mainplace Post Acute is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Orange, California, certified for 169 beds and caring for about 152 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 67 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (27, 22, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 39.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 26.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Orange Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 67 | 66 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 39.6 | 69.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.7% | 30.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,988 | $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: 11 Mar 2026, 24 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×43 E ×9 F ×1 B ×12
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0726 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | B | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | B | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2025 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 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 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 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 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0584 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | B | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0907 | Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs | B | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | B | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0584 | 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. | B | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0584 | 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. | B | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | B | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Standard survey | 17 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | B | Standard survey | 17 May 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | Fine | $16,988 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.7%, RNs 26.7%; 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 | 17.1% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.5% | 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: La Veta Healthcare, Inc.. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2019 |
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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 Mainplace Post Acute been cited for?
67 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Mainplace Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mainplace Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mainplace Post Acute?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mainplace Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Mar 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.