Foothill Regional Medical Center D/P SNF
14662 Newport Avenue · Tustin, CA · 92780 · 7146197700
42 certified beds For profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 84 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 11.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 10.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (54 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 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 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 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 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 5, 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 20, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · B February 5, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
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 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 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 February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 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 February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B February 3, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B February 3, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555730 · certified since September 25, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.