THE HILLS POST ACUTE

The Hills Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 1800 Old Tustin Avenue in Santa Ana, California (ZIP code 92705), within Orange County. The facility operates 174 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It holds certification under both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it eligible to serve residents whose care is funded through either program. The Hills Post Acute carries an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three primary data domains, each rated separately. The health inspection rating for this facility is 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national midpoint and accounts for nurse staffing levels relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national average. These individual domain ratings are weighted and combined to produce the overall 2-star rating. As a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facility, The Hills Post Acute is authorized to bill both federal programs for covered services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid, administered in California through the Medi-Cal program, may cover long-term care services for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics should consult directly with the facility's billing department or contact the relevant program administrators. When assessed against national benchmarks, The Hills Post Acute presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, and the health inspection rating of 2 stars also falls below that average, suggesting a higher-than-average frequency or severity of inspection findings. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. The quality measure rating of 4 stars stands above the national average, indicating relatively stronger performance on tracked clinical outcomes such as rehospitalization rates, medication management, and functional improvement measures. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare report for this facility, which provides detailed inspection findings, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns, to form a comprehensive understanding of the facility's performance record.