Newport Subacute Healthcare Center
2570 Newport Blvd · Costa Mesa, CA · 92627 · 9496314282
139 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (116 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
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 December 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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 September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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 September 27, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555751 · certified since December 2, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.