California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

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French Park Care Center is a 202-bed nursing home in Santa Ana, CA, offering rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and sub-acute unit care. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community prioritizes residents’ comfort and safety. 24/7 skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and social services are among the services offered to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. The community also offers comprehensive and complex medical care for its sub-acute nursing unit.
Activities and social programs are individualized to match residents’ needs and capabilities. The community’s care team also consists of clinicians, therapists, and medical consultants, who help oversee residents’ overall well-being. With its ideal location in Santa Ana, near the Santa Ana Fwy, the community is easily accessible. This nursing home is an ideal option for senior living in California, particularly those seeking comprehensive care in their later years.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
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
| 112 | 10 | This facility has 1020% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (112 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 1020% worse |
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Citations per year
| 22.4 | 2 | This facility has 1020% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (22.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 1020% 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 |
This facility’s inspection record is problematic, showing repeated failures in abuse prevention, resident safety, medication management, and infection control. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025, cited one deficiency for failing to investigate and report resident-to-resident verbal abuse, while prior inspections documented numerous deficiencies including 23 in July 2025 for care planning, infection control, and medication errors. Complaint investigations substantiated abuse, inadequate supervision, and delayed reporting, indicating ongoing issues with resident protection and regulatory compliance.
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.
72 of 117 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 45 of 117 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.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
68 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 151 | 0 | 151 | 43,589 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 62 | 0 | 62 | 23,126 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 28 | 0 | 28 | 6,893 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,017 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,138 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,766 | 90 | 98% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,694 | 87 | 95% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,560 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,484 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,399 | 90 | 98% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 917 | 80 | 87% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 830 | 82 | 89% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 3 | 3% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 3% | 10 |
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.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
26% 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
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for French Park Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
1.0 mile from city center
— 5.97 miles to nearest hospital (Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center)
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French Park Care Center is located in Santa Ana, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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French Park Care Center is in the French Park neighborhood of Santa Ana.
French Park Care Center has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
French Park Care Center's occupancy is 90.3%.
Yes — there are 3 photos of French Park Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
(714) 973-1656 will put you in contact with the team at French Park Care Center.
Yes — French Park Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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