California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

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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.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 91 | 10 | This facility has 810% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (91 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 810% worse |
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Citations per year
| 18.2 | 2 | This facility has 810% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (18.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 810% worse |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 0 | 16 | This facility has 100% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 100% better |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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Other visits
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
The facility’s inspection record is problematic, showing persistent deficiencies in resident care, medication management, infection control, and food safety. The most recent routine inspection on November 19, 2025, found 23 deficiencies including failures in psychotropic medication monitoring, nutritional assessments, infection control, and multiple food service violations. Deficiencies have consistently involved inadequate supervision, incomplete care plans, and poor sanitation, with no substantiated complaints but ongoing regulatory concerns.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 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.
51 of 73 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 22 of 73 resulted from complaint investigations.
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
1,941 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 24 | 77 | 17,200 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 0 | 34 | 7,736 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,873 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,583 | 66 | 72% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,405 | 85 | 92% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,279 | 86 | 93% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,136 | 80 | 87% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,085 | 90 | 98% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,056 | 91 | 99% | 11.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,023 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 939 | 76 | 83% | 8.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 726 | 77 | 84% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 686 | 67 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 569 | 76 | 83% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 270 | 39 | 42% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 6 | 7% | 6.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 13 | 14% | 2.8 |
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.
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
69% 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)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Capistrano Beach Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Total Residents: 93
Building Type: Single-story
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Dana Point's city center to Capistrano Beach Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.31 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach)
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Capistrano Beach Care Center is located in Dana Point, California.
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Capistrano Beach Care Center is in the Capistrano Beach neighborhood of Dana Point.
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.
Capistrano Beach Care Center's occupancy is 89.4%.
Capistrano Beach Care Center is located at 35410 Del Rey, Dana Point, CA 92624, United States.
(949) 496-5786 will put you in contact with the team at Capistrano Beach Care Center.
Yes — Capistrano Beach Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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