FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF

Foothill Regional Medical Center D/P SNF is a skilled nursing facility located at 14662 Newport Avenue in Tustin, California, within Orange County. The facility operates with 42 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients, functioning as a distinct part skilled nursing facility associated with an acute care hospital setting. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest performance. Foothill Regional Medical Center D/P SNF holds an overall CMS star rating of 4, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 stars, also above the national average. The staffing rating stands at 3 stars, consistent with the national average. A quality measure rating is not currently available for this facility, which may reflect its distinct part status or reporting limitations at the time of data collection. Regarding payment options, the facility is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This means residents may be eligible for coverage under federal Medicare for qualifying short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, or under California's Medi-Cal program for those who meet income and eligibility requirements. Individuals and families are encouraged to verify current coverage details directly with the facility and the relevant payer programs, as eligibility criteria and covered services can vary. When compared to national benchmarks, Foothill Regional Medical Center D/P SNF performs above average in two of the three available rated categories. Its overall rating of 4 stars and health inspection rating of 4 stars both exceed the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, indicating that staffing levels at this facility are comparable to those seen across skilled nursing facilities nationwide. The absence of a quality measure rating limits a full comparison in that domain. With 42 certified beds, this is a relatively small facility by national standards, which may reflect its role as a hospital-based distinct part unit serving a more specialized patient population in the Tustin area of Orange County, California.