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French Park Care Center

600 E Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701 · Orange County

French Park Care Center is a Medicare certified 202-bed skilled nursing facility located in Santa Ana, California.

1.0CMS overall rating(714) 973-1656 Visit website ↗

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 94% full (189 of 202 beds occupied on an average day).

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

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French Park Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Santa Ana, CA, with 202 certified beds and an average of about 189 residents per day. It operates as part of the David Johnson network.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.44 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.52 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 37 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.44 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•37 deficiencies at last survey

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At a glance

Certified beds: 202
Avg. residents/day: 189
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: David Johnson
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 555103

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

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Staffing & care

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

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.44; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.52; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 37.8%; 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): 37
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-07-23
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (109 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-23Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2026-04-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2026-03-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2026-01-28Severity B — minimalFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2026-01-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2026-01-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

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

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

600 E Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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3.7

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Common questions about French Park Care Center

How much does French Park Care Center cost?

French Park Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Santa Ana, 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 French Park Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates French Park Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at French Park Care Center?

Staff provide about 4.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at French Park Care Center?

French Park Care Center has 109 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does French Park Care Center have availability?

Typically 94% full (189 of 202 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does French Park Care Center offer?

French Park Care Center in Santa Ana, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 202 beds.

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