Citrus Post-Acute
Santa Ana, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555093) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (714) 554-9700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Citrus Post-Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Citrus Post-Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6 percent.
Citrus Post-Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
Citrus Post-Acute is a skilled nursing facility in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1978. It is licensed for 144 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 136.3 residents. The facility operates under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure, and CMS records no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Citrus Post-Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.87, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.26. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6% annually.
Regarding penalties, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility: the number of fines is 0, total fine amount is $0.00, and there are no payment denials logged. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the supplied data for this facility.
No chain affiliation information was provided in this data set. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Citrus Post-Acute has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Citrus Post-Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 35.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Citrus Post-Acute is certified for 144 beds and has an average daily census of 136.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 11, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Citrus Post-Acute scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (714) 554-9700 to confirm, and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (714) 554-9700 for details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555093?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.