PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE

Pelican Ridge Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 466 Flagship Road in Newport Beach, California, within Orange County. The facility operates with 167 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. Pelican Ridge Post Acute holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from state inspection surveys conducted over a standard review period. The staffing rating is also 2 stars, indicating staffing levels that are below the national average when accounting for both nursing hours per resident per day and staffing consistency measures. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome data across a range of resident health indicators, is 5 stars, placing this category above the national average. Pelican Ridge Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility accepts residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific conditions and time limitations. Medicaid coverage applies to longer-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements under California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals and families seeking information about specific coverage terms, private pay options, or insurance acceptance should contact the facility directly at (949) 642-8044. When assessed against national benchmarks, Pelican Ridge Post Acute presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating matches the national average, while the 5-star quality measure rating represents a notable area of strength relative to other facilities across the country. However, the 2-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing indicate areas where the facility performs below the national norm. These ratings are based on data reported to and collected by CMS and are updated on a regular basis. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility alongside any other relevant sources of information when evaluating care options in the Newport Beach area.