3/5
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.
3/5
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.
Freedom Village Health Care Center is a top-rated nursing home in Lake Forest, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Featuring private and semi-private rooms in a clean and welcoming setting, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. 24-hour care, chef-prepared meals, transportation to medical appointments, and therapies are among the exceptional services provided, so residents can focus on rehabilitation and recovery. Through a comprehensive coordinated care, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to their needs and preferences.
Social events, light physical activities, and a variety of recreational programs encourage residents to live actively and make friends. A beauty salon & barber shop, and a beautiful outdoor fountain patio are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Set near restaurants, shops, and bus stops in Lake Forest, the community guarantees quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.
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 44th out of 354 homes in California for nurse hours. 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 44m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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 23m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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 54m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
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.
| 4h 26m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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.
| 8m per day | ▲ 51% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 42m per day | ▲ 41% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
83% more staff per resident 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.
All 7 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
7
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 10 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
10
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
64 total: 29 full-time employees and 35 contractors.
64
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,859 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 35 | 64 | 10,391 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,627 | 92 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,145 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,353 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 882 | 77 | 84% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 866 | 79 | 86% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 630 | 78 | 85% | 6.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 507 | 62 | 67% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 452 | 76 | 83% | 5.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 31 | 34% | 5.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 129 | 40 | 43% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 45 | 49% | 0.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 11 | 12% | 2.5 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
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.
8.6
30% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
61% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.7%
51% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.6%
55% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.5%
72% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
22% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
73% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.7%
24% 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%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.1%
5% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
63% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.2%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.8%
20% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.5%
12% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.9%
14% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
63.3%
18% better than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.9%
34% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% 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
34Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
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 Freedom Village Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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 #56 / 355Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th 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.
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 #260 / 355Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 260th out of 355 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 56–67% — 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.
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).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Suites
Building Type: 3-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 - 5 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lake Forest's city center to Freedom Village Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Freedom Village Health Care Center | NH AL IL RC | Lake Forest | 52
Facility
52
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1128 / 1657 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#686 / 1537 | -6% | 5.00
Facility
5.00
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#44 / 354 | -30% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | - | 44
Facility
44
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#196 / 361 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#336 / 361 | - | 39 | - |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1013 / 2092 | Casa Pacifica | $10.1M
Facility
$10.1M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#51 / 355 | $12.2M
Facility
$12.2M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#56 / 355 | 120.8%
Facility
120.8%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#260 / 355 | 555391 | ||||
| Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center | NH MC | Laguna Hills | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
88.1%
Facility
88.1%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#374 / 1537 | +4% | 3.84
Facility
3.84
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#229 / 354 | -28% | -9% | $51.0k
Facility
$51.0k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#314 / 362 | - | 57
Facility
57
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#262 / 361 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#180 / 361 | - | 93 | - |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1798 / 2092 | Bryce Lindsey | $18.0M
Facility
$18.0M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#118 / 355 | $9.8M
Facility
$9.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#112 / 355 | 54.3%
Facility
54.3%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#184 / 355 | 555257 |
Freedom Village Health Care Center is located in Lake Forest, California.
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Freedom Village Health Care Center is in the Lake Forest neighborhood.
Freedom Village Health Care Center has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Freedom Village Health Care Center's occupancy is 80.0%.
The team at Freedom Village Health Care Center can be reached at [email protected].
Freedom Village Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit.
Yes — there are 25 photos of Freedom Village Health Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Freedom Village Health Care Center is located at 23442 El Toro Rd Building 1, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
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