Plaza Healthcare Center
Santa Ana, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055206) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $2,470
Phone: (714) 546-1966 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Plaza Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below California's state average of 3.16 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating.
Plaza Healthcare Center reports 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a 2-star CMS staffing rating; nursing staff turnover was not reported.
Plaza Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $2,470.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Plaza Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, certified since August 1979. The facility is licensed for 145 beds and reports an average of 134.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Corporate Interface Services chain, which includes 40 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Plaza Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 1 star, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.14 hours per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this record.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $2,470.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse icon for Plaza Healthcare Center, indicating a substantiated incident related to abuse was cited in inspections. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. There is no Special Focus Facility designation on record, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data reflects the CMS Care Compare record as provided; consult the official listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Plaza Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 star, below California's state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day; the staffing rating is 2 stars. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $2,470.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 145 beds with an average of 134.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Corporate Interface Services chain, which has 40 facilities averaging a 2.5-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Plaza Healthcare Center scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7145461966 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 7145461966 to arrange a visit and review details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055206?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.