New Orange Hills
Orange, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555286) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (714) 997-7090 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New Orange Hills has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
New Orange Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 5.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported.
New Orange Hills has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
New Orange Hills is a for-profit nursing home in Orange, California, certified for 145 beds with an average of 136.6 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 7, 1987. The facility is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2.
According to CMS Care Compare, New Orange Hills has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 1. The overall and staffing ratings are notably low relative to the state average.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.03 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. 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?
New Orange Hills has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
New Orange Hills is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.03 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day; the staffing rating is 1 star. Nursing turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 1 payment denial 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 Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
New Orange Hills is certified for 145 beds and has an average of 136.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 7, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; New Orange Hills scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7149977090 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7149977090 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
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/555286?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.