Trabuco Hills Post Acute
Lake Forest, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555308) · 175 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (949) 380-9380 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Trabuco Hills Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Trabuco Hills Post Acute reports 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.4%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for Trabuco Hills Post Acute, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus program status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Trabuco Hills Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Forest, Orange County, California, first approved for certification on June 28, 1988. The facility is certified for 175 beds and reports an average of 164 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the David Johnson chain, which operates 48 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Trabuco Hills Post Acute holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measures rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program status reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and consult the Care Compare listing for the most up-to-date inspection and rating information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Trabuco Hills Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 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 4.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a 30.4% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 175 beds and reports an average of 164 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the David Johnson chain, which includes 48 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 28, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings: health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 2 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 9493809380 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 9493809380 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555308?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.