Pelican Ridge Post Acute
Newport Beach, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055121) · 167 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (949) 642-8044 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pelican Ridge Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Pelican Ridge Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.1%.
Pelican Ridge Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Pelican Ridge Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, first approved for certification on May 1, 1978. The facility is certified for 167 beds and reports an average daily census of 135.7 residents. It operates as a for-profit, limited liability company and is part of a chain under David Johnson comprising 48 facilities, with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pelican Ridge Post Acute holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and a quality measures rating of 5 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details underlying this designation.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pelican Ridge Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and 40.1% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program according to the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 167 beds and reports an average of 135.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of a chain under David Johnson consisting of 48 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspection (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9496428044 and 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 9496428044 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055121?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.