St Elizabeth Healthcare Center
Fullerton, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055570) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (714) 871-9202 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center reports 4.52 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.0%.
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fullerton, Orange County, California, first approved for federal certification in May 1977. The facility maintains 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.1 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS overall rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Elizabeth Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.0%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families should verify all current details, including any recent inspection updates, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as published.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center has a 3-star overall CMS rating, 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?
Total nurse staffing is 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 23.0% 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 — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.1 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 chain, which has 342 facilities nationally averaging a 3.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7148719202 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 7148719202 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055570?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.