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Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center
661 Center Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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.
Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center, in Costa Mesa, California, is certified for 80 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 70 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 26, 23 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 87.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $5K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2.
70health deficiencies, 3 survey cyclesnone at actual-harm level
$5Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
4.2nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
92%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)73 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Orange Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 70 | 66 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 87.5 | 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 | — | 30.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $4,558 | $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: 22 Sep 2025, 6 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×58 E ×2 F ×2 B ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 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 | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 8 Jun 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 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 | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | B | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | B | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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 | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | 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 | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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 | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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 | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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 | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0909 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Mar 2022 | F0909 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,558 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 10.4% | 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 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.8% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Mesa Verde Convalescent Hospital Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mvhc Capital, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/31/2011 |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2011 |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2025 |
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 Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center been cited for?
70 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 Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $5K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center 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 Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mvhc Capital, LLC and Rockport Administrative Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Sep 2025.
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.