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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Enjoy an all-inclusive lifestyle with the premier senior living community of Atria Newport Plaza, situated at Newport Beach, CA, offering liberating independent and assisted living and memory care services. With its unwavering goal to offer a supportive living experience to its residents, the community works hard to devise a personalized care plan that is tailored to their physical and emotional needs. The community empowers its residents to live more independently on their own terms in a secure and structured environment.
Have fun with new found friends and enjoy a meaningful time through enjoyable activities and engaging programs. The community also serves full-service communal dining that encourages social connection. Atria Newport Plaza is ideal for residents aiming to age with dignity and grace while having the ability to do the things they love.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
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.
This home is ranked 263rd out of 346 homes in California. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 40m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 4h 4m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Atria Newport Plaza is legally operated by Vsl Gp Ii Llc, Gp Of Vaoc Newport Plaza Lp; Atria, and administrated by Johanna Gonzalez.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for nursing homes.
California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100
Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. Above the California average for nursing homes.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2019.
| 0.4 | 1.4 | This facility has 71% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 1.4).↓ 71% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 8 | 13 | This facility has 38% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 38% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 12 | 7 | This facility has 71% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (12 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 71% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
44 of 79 citations resulted from standard inspections; 23 of 79 resulted from complaint investigations; and 12 of 79 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
18% worse than California average
0% compared with California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 18,868 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 8,432 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 3,168 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,255 | 82 | 89% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,030 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,696 | 71 | 77% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,195 | 78 | 85% | 6.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 795 | 80 | 87% | 6.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 782 | 91 | 99% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 710 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 568 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 366 | 53 | 58% | 6.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 256 | 64 | 70% | 4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2% | 5.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.8
28% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.4
17% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.3%
16% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.8%
26% better than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.0%
11% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
43% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.8%
43% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
60% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.6%
87% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.8%
44% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.4%
36% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.4%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
96Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Atria Newport Plaza based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #130 / 347Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 347 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 375 - 1125 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Three Meals Per Day
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Newport Beach's city center to Atria Newport Plaza's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.29 miles to nearest hospital (Newport Family Medicine)
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Atria Newport Plaza is located in Newport Beach, California.
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Atria Newport Plaza is in the Superior Heights neighborhood of Newport Beach.
The legal owner and operator of Atria Newport Plaza is Vsl Gp Ii Llc, Gp Of Vaoc Newport Plaza Lp; Atria.
Atria Newport Plaza has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Atria Newport Plaza's occupancy is 73%.
Johanna Gonzalez is the administrator of Atria Newport Plaza.
Atria Newport Plaza has 160 beds.
Atria Newport Plaza has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.
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