The Hills Post Acute
Santa Ana, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555765) · 174 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $4,893
Phone: (714) 835-4900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Hills Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
The Hills Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $4,893.00 for The Hills Post Acute and 0 payment denials; no abuse icon or Special Focus designation was noted in the available data.
About this facility
The Hills Post Acute is a 174-bed skilled nursing facility in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, with an average of 161.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 2000. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities nationwide, which carries an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Hills Post Acute holds an overall rating of 1 star, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.03 per resident per day, with 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $4,893.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the supplied data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection history and current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile is based on CMS data current as of the reporting period supplied and may not reflect the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Hills Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 star, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 34.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $4,893.00 and 0 payment denials.
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?
The Hills Post Acute is certified for 174 beds with an average of 161.1 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 Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (714) 835-4900 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (714) 835-4900 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555765?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.