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Freedom Village Healthcare Center

23442 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 · Orange County

Skilled Nursing Care & Senior Rehabilitation at Freedom Village in Orange County, CA Is Top Rated & Recognized by U.S. News & World Report!

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 75% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lake Forest

Freedom Village Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lake Forest, CA, with 52 certified beds and an average of about 39 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.01 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.73 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 17 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.01 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•17 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Lake Forest, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 52
Avg. residents/day: 39
Ownership: For profit - Partnership
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 555391

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,400–$17,130/mo (median $13,790)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,230–$7,730/mo (median $7,540)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Anaheim prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.01; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.73; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 42.4%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 17
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-11-26
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (55 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-26Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

23442 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Freedom Village Healthcare Center

How much does Freedom Village Healthcare Center cost?

Freedom Village Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lake Forest, CA area typically runs $11,400–$17,130 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Freedom Village Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Freedom Village Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Freedom Village Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 5.01 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Freedom Village Healthcare Center?

Freedom Village Healthcare Center has 55 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Freedom Village Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 75% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Freedom Village Healthcare Center offer?

Freedom Village Healthcare Center in Lake Forest, CA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 52 beds.

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