THE HILLS POST ACUTE

1800 OLD TUSTIN AVENUE
SANTA ANA CA 92705
Phone: 7148354900

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the California average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Santa Ana average: 1.0 star lower (2.0), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds174
Average residents per day161.1
Occupancy93%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainTHE ENSIGN GROUP (344 facilities)
CountyOrange
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2000-12-01
CMS certification number (CCN)555765
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle28

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.21
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.03
Registered nurse turnover38.9%
Total nursing staff turnover34.8%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$1,748
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $1,748 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
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Is THE HILLS POST ACUTE highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does THE HILLS POST ACUTE have?

CMS certifies 174 beds; the facility reports an average of 161.1 residents per day (about 93% occupancy).

Does THE HILLS POST ACUTE have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $1,748 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has THE HILLS POST ACUTE been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.