FRENCH PARK CARE CENTER

French Park Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 600 E Washington Avenue in Santa Ana, California, within Orange County. The facility operates 202 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible for residents who qualify under either federal program. CMS assigns French Park Care Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, also below the national average, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, placing it at the national average for nursing home staffing levels. This rating accounts for the hours of care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average, indicating that the facility performs well on clinical outcome measures tracked by CMS. These measures include data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls with injury, and other resident health indicators. French Park Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification allows the facility to serve a broad range of residents, including those who require short-term post-acute rehabilitation covered under Medicare Part A and those who require long-term care covered under Medicaid. Prospective residents and their representatives should contact the facility directly to discuss private pay options, insurance coverage, and current availability. When compared to national benchmarks, French Park Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall and health inspection ratings of 2 stars are below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating areas where performance on inspections has not met the median threshold. However, the staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, and the quality measure rating of 4 stars exceeds it. This combination suggests that while inspection findings have affected the overall rating, the facility demonstrates stronger performance in clinical quality outcomes. Families and healthcare professionals reviewing placement options may find it useful to weigh each individual rating category in the context of a resident's specific care needs.