Freedom Village Healthcare Center
Lake Forest, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555391) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (949) 472-0277 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Freedom Village Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Freedom Village Healthcare Center reports 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Freedom Village Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials; the provided CMS data do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Freedom Village Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Forest, California, located in Orange County. The facility is organized as a for-profit partnership and has been certified since October 26, 1989. It maintains 52 certified beds with an average daily census of 40.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Freedom Village Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility: the number of fines is 0, total fine amount is $0.00, and there have been 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation appears in the provided data for this facility. There is no indication in the data of a chain affiliation, and CMS data indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings are based on periodic surveys and reported data that can change over time. 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?
Freedom Village Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
It reports 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.8% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data show no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 52 certified beds and an average daily population of 40.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 26, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 3, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data do not specify service types; contact the facility at (949) 472-0277 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided do not cover tour details; contact the facility at (949) 472-0277 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555391?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.