Capistrano Beach Care Center
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Capistrano Beach Care Center

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Capistrano Beach Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Capistrano Beach Care Center

A distinct senior living community settled in the harmonious neighborhood of Del Rey, Capistrano Beach, CA, Capistrano Beach Care Center provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. With seniors’ comfort and wellness in mind, the community features 93 comfortable and warm accommodations. Keep peace of mind with a team of compassionate and specially trained professionals taking care of your needs and aspirations.

As a Medicare and Medicaid-certified community, Capistrano Beach Care Center strives to ease financial constraints so that seniors can enjoy a better quality of life. Moreover, the community is conveniently located near hospitals, ensuring easy access to medical needs whenever necessary. Capistrano Beach Care Center ensures residents retain their independence while providing the right care and assistance.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
Health Inspection Info 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.
Staffing Info 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.
Quality Measures Info 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.

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 state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info 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.
3h 8m per day
Rank #345 / 354Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 345th out of 354 homes in California. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 354 California facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +25% above state avg
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. 22m per day ▼ 44% State avg: 39m 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. 1h 20m per day ▲ 10% State avg: 1h 13m 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 28m per day ▼ 7% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 43m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 6m per day ▲ 25% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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. 7m per day ▼ 75% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Similar occupancy to the state average
Occupancy rate
89.4% Rank #342 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 342nd out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
56 days
Bed community size
93-bed community Rank #832 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 832nd out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #1784 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1784th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

CMS Certification Number55585

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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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021
Total health inspections 17

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
73 Rank #301 / 361Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 301st out of 361 homes in California. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 361 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
4.29 Rank #196 / 361Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 361 homes in California. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 361 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A


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

51 of 73 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 22 of 73 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

67 moderate citations State average: N/A

6 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 5 years)
Care Planning minor citation Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 29, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation May 29, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 24, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 174
Employees 141
Contractors 33
Staff to resident ratio 1.89 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 63
Average shift 7.4 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 42,646

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 34 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 77 total: 53 full-time employees and 24 contractors. 77
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

4.6%

1,941 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 24 Qualified Activities Professional: 7 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant53247717,20092100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse340347,73692100%7
Other Dietary Services Staff140144,87392100%7.8
RN Director of Nursing3031,5836672%8.5
Physical Therapy Aide5051,4058592%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist5051,2798693%7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide4041,1368087%7.7
Registered Nurse5051,0859098%6.6
Qualified Activities Professional0771,0569199%11.4
Dental Services Staff3031,0236470%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029397683%8.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician4047267784%7.5
Qualified Social Worker2026866773%6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant4045697683%6.6
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Administrator1014966267%8
Occupational Therapist1012703942%6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113967%6.5
Medical Director011361314%2.8
77 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
34 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 72%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 92%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 93%
4 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 87%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
7 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 99%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 83%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 84%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 83%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 67%
1 Occupational Therapist
% of Days 42%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%

Penalties and fines

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.

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. 6.2
6% better than State average

State average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.4
9% better than State average

State average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average State avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.7%
24% worse than State average

State average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.1%
24% better than State average

State 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 8.3%
26% better than State average

State average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.9%
16% worse than State average

State average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.4%
53% better than State average

State average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
67% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.2%
In line with State average

State average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.9%
18% worse than State average

State average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.6%
74% better than State average

State average: 10.1%

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

State average: 98.5%

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

State average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.80
24% worse than State average

State average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.19
38% worse than State average

State average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Above average State avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
6% better than State average

State average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
7% worse than State average

State average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
7% better than State average

State average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.0%
In line with State average

State average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.3%
46% worse than State average

State average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.1%
43% worse than State average

State 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. 58.5%
9% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 56.6%
12% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

69% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 29 days

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 13 - 14 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 92
Medicare
43
46.7% of residents
Medicaid
45
48.9% of residents
Private pay or other
4
4.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.0M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.2M Rank #250 / 355Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 250th out of 355 homes in California. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.0M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$4.2M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #324 / 355Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 324th out of 355 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.2M 51.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #340 / 355Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 340th out of 355 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 55–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$7.2M

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (69% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 29 days.

Admissions
193 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 30%
Private pay 69%
Medicaid 1%
Discharges
269 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 20%
Private pay 77%
Medicaid 3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capistrano Beach Care Center

What neighborhood is Capistrano Beach Care Center in?

Capistrano Beach Care Center is in the Capistrano Beach neighborhood of Dana Point.

Is Capistrano Beach Care Center in a walkable area?

Capistrano Beach Care Center has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Capistrano Beach Care Center?

Capistrano Beach Care Center's occupancy is 89.4%.

Does Capistrano Beach Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Capistrano Beach Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CA.

Are there photos of Capistrano Beach Care Center?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Capistrano Beach Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Capistrano Beach Care Center?

Capistrano Beach Care Center is located at 35410 Del Rey, Dana Point, CA 92624.

What is the phone number of Capistrano Beach Care Center?

(949) 496-5786 will put you in contact with the team at Capistrano Beach Care Center.

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