LAGUNA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 24452 Health Center Drive in Laguna Hills, California (ZIP 92653), within Orange County. The facility operates 208 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating a record of deficiencies that places it in the lower tier compared to other facilities nationwide. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the volume and consistency of nursing staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and other resident health benchmarks tracked by CMS. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, consistent with its dual certification status. Prospective residents and their families should verify current insurance acceptance, private pay rates, and any specialized program costs directly with the facility's admissions office. Payment structures for skilled nursing care can vary based on the level of care required and the payer mix applicable to each individual resident. When considered against national benchmarks, Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 1-star rating and 1-star health inspection rating indicate areas of concern relative to national norms, while its quality measure rating of 4 stars represents performance above the national average in clinical outcomes. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national averages. Individuals researching this facility are encouraged to review the detailed CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare database, which provide specific findings from health surveys conducted at the facility. Those findings can offer additional context beyond summary star ratings when evaluating the suitability of a skilled nursing placement.