South Coast Post Acute
Santa Ana, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055653) · 255 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (714) 546-6450 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Coast Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
South Coast Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 23.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
South Coast Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
South Coast Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. The facility is certified for 255 beds and reports an average of 240.8 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since June 1, 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare data, South Coast Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.50993 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51555 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.8%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse has been recorded; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
South Coast Post Acute is part of the Windsor chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Coast Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a 23.8% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a recorded abuse-related citation; there is no Special Focus status listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 255 beds and reports an average daily census of 240.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
South Coast Post Acute is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Windsor chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall 2-star rating.
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 7145466450 and verify details 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 7145466450 for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055653?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.