CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER

Capistrano Beach Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 35410 Del Rey in Dana Point, California, within Orange County. The facility operates with 93 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Capistrano Beach Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 1 star, which is below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 1 star, indicating staffing levels that fall below national norms when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical indicators such as resident outcomes and care processes, is 4 stars, placing that category above the national average. Capistrano Beach Care Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about specific payment options or coverage criteria are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (949) 496-5786 or to consult with the relevant government program administrators. When considered in the context of national performance benchmarks, Capistrano Beach Care Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 1-star rating and the 1-star staffing rating are both below the national average, and the 2-star health inspection rating is also below average. However, the 4-star quality measure rating is above the national average, suggesting that on specific clinical outcome indicators, the facility performs at a relatively higher level. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and staffing data. The facility is located in the coastal community of Dana Point in Southern California, within Orange County.