REGENTS POINT - WINDCREST

Regents Point - Windcrest is a skilled nursing facility located at 19191 Harvard Avenue in Irvine, California (ZIP code 92612), within Orange County. The facility operates 59 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Regents Point - Windcrest holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars. This is the highest rating on the five-point scale used by CMS, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars for overall performance. The health inspection rating for this facility is 4 stars, indicating performance above the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 5 stars, reflecting a staffing level that exceeds national norms as measured by CMS methodology. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, also above the national average. These ratings are based on data reported to and collected by CMS and are updated periodically through the CMS Care Compare system. Regents Point - Windcrest is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and benefit limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset eligibility criteria determined at the state level in California. Individuals and families seeking information on specific coverage terms, out-of-pocket costs, or private pay options are advised to contact the facility directly at (949) 509-2274 or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared against national benchmarks, Regents Point - Windcrest performs above average across all four CMS rating categories. The national average for overall star ratings is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it in the top tier of rated facilities nationally. Its health inspection and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each indicate above-average standing in those domains as well. The staffing rating of 5 stars reflects a level of staffing that CMS data indicates exceeds national norms. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing hour data, and quality measure breakdowns, to make informed comparisons with other facilities in the Irvine and greater Orange County area.