St. Francis Home
Nursing Home · Santa Ana, CA

Overview of St. Francis Home

Saint Francis Home is a senior living facility located in Santa Ana, California. It is run by the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception and has been serving the community for over 85 years. The home provides assisted living for elderly women and relies on donations and resident income.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 18m per day ▲ 22% State avg: 1h 4m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 25m per day ▼ 32% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 34m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 33m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 45m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 41m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 57m per day ▲ 39% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
74-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
32 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 78 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 1, 1994
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

St. Francis Home is administrated by Veronica Villalpando.

Owner NameFranciscan Missionary Sisters

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaApplicants must be 62 plus years old and ambulatory.
Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSaint Francis, History, Photo Tour, Directions
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating HoursOffice Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$2,000 - $5,000 per month

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Citations per year (60% below)
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 410 This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 12.5 This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 60% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.73.3 This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 616 This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 014 This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 100% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 03.5 This facility has 100% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3.5).↓ 100% better

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Address 225.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Ana's city center to St. Francis Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

St. Francis Home is located in SANTA ANA, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Francis Home

What neighborhood is St. Francis Home in?

St. Francis Home is in the Santa Anita neighborhood of SANTA ANA.

Who is the owner of St. Francis Home?

The legal owner and operator of St. Francis Home is Franciscan Missionary Sisters.

Is St. Francis Home in a walkable area?

St. Francis Home has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Who is the administrator of St. Francis Home?

Veronica Villalpando is the administrator of St. Francis Home.

How many beds does St. Francis Home have?

St. Francis Home has 74 beds.

Has St. Francis Home had any recent deficiencies or citations?

St. Francis Home has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of St. Francis Home?

Yes — there are 4 photos of St. Francis Home in the photo gallery on this page.

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