Plaza Healthcare Center

SANTA ANA, CA • CMS Certification: 055206

  • Date Updated: May 01, 2026
  • Overall Rating: 1 Stars
  • Address: 1209 HEMLOCK WAY, SANTA ANA CA 92707
  • Phone: 7145461966

About Plaza Healthcare Center

Plaza Healthcare Center, located in SANTA ANA, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Plaza Healthcare Center

Key Performance Indicators

  • CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
  • Nursing Hours N/A
  • Safety Record Issues

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the CORPORATE INTERFACE SERVICES network. This chain operates 41 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection
2.4
Staffing
1.0
Quality
4.1

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Registered Nurses (RN)

-- hrs/day
State: 0.67 US: 0.68

Licensed Practical Nurses

-- hrs/day
State: 1.88 US: 1.54

Certified Assistants

-- hrs/day
State: 2.65 US: 2.33

CMS Quality Ratings

Category Rating Stars
Overall Rating 1
Health Inspection 1
Quality Measures 1
Staffing 1

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle Score Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent) 76 Jun 16, 2025
Weighted Average 158 Combined Score
Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) 38.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) 14.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) 3.2%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) 2.4%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) 12.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) 4.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) 0.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) 0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) 13.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) 1.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) 99.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) 96.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) 23.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) 4.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) 25.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) 95.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) 87.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) 3.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) 6.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) N/A

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

  • 2023: 40 complaints
  • 2024: 39 complaints
  • 2025: 14 complaints
  • 2026: 2 complaints
  • Total: 95 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date Description
Mar 14, 2026 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Jan 15, 2026 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Aug 27, 2025 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Aug 27, 2025 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Aug 27, 2025 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Aug 27, 2025 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Aug 27, 2025 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Aug 27, 2025 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.
Jul 03, 2025 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jul 03, 2025 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jul 03, 2025 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jul 03, 2025 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Jul 03, 2025 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
May 07, 2025 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Apr 15, 2025 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Apr 01, 2025 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Nov 02, 2024 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.
Nov 02, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Oct 28, 2024 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 28, 2024 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Sep 23, 2024 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.
Sep 06, 2024 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Sep 06, 2024 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Sep 06, 2024 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.
Aug 19, 2024 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jul 28, 2024 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Jul 28, 2024 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jul 12, 2024 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Jun 28, 2024 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jun 28, 2024 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.
Jun 28, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 28, 2024 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 28, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jun 28, 2024 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jun 28, 2024 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.
Jun 18, 2024 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Jun 18, 2024 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Jun 18, 2024 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.
Jun 18, 2024 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
May 13, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
May 13, 2024 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
May 13, 2024 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Apr 28, 2024 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Apr 13, 2024 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Apr 13, 2024 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Apr 13, 2024 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 22, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Mar 22, 2024 Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Feb 15, 2024 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Feb 15, 2024 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Feb 15, 2024 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Feb 04, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Feb 04, 2024 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Feb 04, 2024 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Feb 04, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Dec 29, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Dec 29, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Dec 28, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Dec 12, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Dec 12, 2023 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Dec 12, 2023 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.
Dec 08, 2023 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Dec 08, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Dec 08, 2023 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Dec 08, 2023 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 23, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Oct 17, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Oct 17, 2023 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Oct 17, 2023 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Oct 17, 2023 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 17, 2023 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Oct 17, 2023 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.
Oct 17, 2023 Provide appropriate foot care.
Aug 25, 2023 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Aug 25, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Aug 25, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Aug 25, 2023 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Aug 25, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Aug 25, 2023 Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Aug 25, 2023 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 21, 2023 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Aug 10, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jul 27, 2023 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jul 13, 2023 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.
Jul 06, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jul 06, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jul 06, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jul 02, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jul 01, 2023 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jun 29, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jun 18, 2023 Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Jun 18, 2023 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.
Jun 18, 2023 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Jun 17, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jun 03, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

SANTA ANA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE LP

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

Associated Doctors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Plaza Healthcare Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement.

Plaza Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
  • Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
  • Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
  • Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
The facility has 145 certified beds.

Plaza Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
  • Room type (private vs. semi-private)
  • Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
  • Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Plaza Healthcare Center directly at 7145461966. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Plaza Healthcare Center, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

  • Overall cleanliness and odors
  • Resident room conditions
  • Common area maintenance
  • Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

  • Staff-to-resident ratios
  • How staff interact with residents
  • Response time to resident needs
  • Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.

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