Fountain Valley Post Acute
11680 Warner Avenue · Fountain Valley, CA · 92708 · 7142419800
151 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (75 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B January 13, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 13, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 13, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555328 · certified since January 30, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.