French Park Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of French Park Care Center

At the heart of Santa Ana, California, French Park Care Center is a premier sub-acute facility offering compassionate, round-the-clock skilled nursing and sub-acute care. They provide a secure and nurturing environment that harmonizes every senior’s social and clinical needs while fostering their independence.

At French Park Care Center, an acute awareness of their senior patients’ distinctive requirements is central to their approach. Their dedicated team of professionals is always prepared to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services to assist our residents in regaining their independence and returning to the comfort of their homes. Notably, French Park Care Center is honored with a remarkable 5-star Facility rating, a testament to their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care.

(714) 973-1656

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
California average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
California average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
California average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
California average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 32m per day

This home provides 16% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

California average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 39m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 25m per day 1h 13m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 38m per day 2h 39m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 26m per day 4h 5m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 29m per day 30m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 202

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the California average
Occupancy rate 90.3%
Residents per day (avg) 185
Occupancy rate
90.3%
Residents per day (avg)
185

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$46.1M
Profit
$1.9M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$46,080,489.00
Profit
$1,928,550.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$16.0M
34.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$28.2M
Total costs $44.2M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 87 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 555103

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Rehabilitation services
Skilled nursing care
Sub-acute unit
Social services
Activities

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Sub-Acute Unit, Social Services, Activities
Operating Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Types of Care at French Park Care Center

Skilled Nursing
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
Town & Country
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

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213
No
A+
67
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33.8%
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32.6%
82.40
5/5
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5/5
5/5
-
31
-20%
+24%
-60%
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172
No
A+
70
-
93.7%
$27,341,973.00
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37.9%
162.20
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2/5
3/5
4/5
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118
+4%
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+11%
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SNF

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144
No
A+
71
-
92.5%
$16,797,355.00
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54.3%
134.90
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2
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-29%
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+9%
French Park Care Center
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Santa Ana (French Park)
202
No
A+
87
MUIR, SMITA
90.3%
$43,146,310.00
$15,963,891.00
37%
184.70
2/5
3.5282
2/5
3/5
3/5
-
117
+4%
-16%
+7%

Places of interest near French Park Care Center

Address 1.0 mile from city center — 5.97 miles to nearest hospital (Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center)

Address 600 E Washington Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

281
Total Staff
275
Employees
6
Contractors
93,114
Total Hours (Quarter)
131
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse258.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse668.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1197.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
213 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
9 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
18 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
20 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.1%
of total hours from contractors
96 contractor hours this quarter
Other Physician: 4 Medical Director: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant119011941,98391100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse6606622,69391100%8.1
Registered Nurse250258,10391100%8.5
Qualified Activities Professional200205,28191100%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff8083,48891100%8
Dental Services Staff4041,9686470%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist6061,87191100%6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,8218391%7.6
RN Director of Nursing3031,5687380%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide7071,4768998%6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant3039047987%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician2027957886%6.3
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Medical Director0226033%10
Qualified Social Worker60644910%3.7
Other Physician0443633%3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 25

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 117
Citations per inspection
4.68

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

72 of 117 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 45 of 117 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations More info California average: 0.4

0 serious citations More info California average: 1

99 moderate citations More info California average: 47.2

18 minor citations More info California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 10, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Administration minor citation Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
182 Total Residents
Medicare 31 (17%)
Medicaid 146 (80.2%)
Private Pay/Other 5 (2.7%)
Specialized Care Beds
31 Total Specialty Beds
15.3% of Bed Capacity
31
Ventilator Beds
15.3%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.1
23% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 7.6
33% better than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.6%
13% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.8%
35% better than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 5.5%
52% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
12% better than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
6% worse than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.2%
87% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.3%
69% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.7%
In line with California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.9%
18% worse than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.92
30% worse than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.49
6% better than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
19% worse than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.5%
6% better than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.8%
16% worse than California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.4%
34% better than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 62.0%
16% better than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 36.7%
27% worse than California average

California average: 50.6%

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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).

Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

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

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

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

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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