HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY

Healthcare Center of Orange County is a long-term care facility located at 9021 Knott Ave in Buena Park, California (ZIP: 90620), within Orange County. The facility operates 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Healthcare Center of Orange County holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component scores. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing assistant hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating that the facility performs relatively well on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital readmissions. CMS star ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher numbers indicate performance that compares more favorably to other facilities in the national dataset. Healthcare Center of Orange County is certified to receive payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid, administered in California through Medi-Cal, may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical criteria. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (714) 826-2330 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and accepted insurance arrangements. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 out of 5, Healthcare Center of Orange County's overall rating of 2 falls below that benchmark. Its health inspection and staffing ratings, both at 2 stars, are similarly below the national average. However, the quality measure rating of 4 stars places the facility above the national average on that specific component. This combination of scores suggests that while clinical outcome measures are relatively strong, inspection results and staffing levels represent areas where the facility's performance is below what is observed nationally. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and consult with a qualified healthcare advisor when evaluating care options.