Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
8382 Newman Avenue · Huntington Beach, CA · 92647 · 7148425551
144 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $25,470 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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 | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $25,470 |
Inspection citations (110 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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 October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · B September 18, 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 October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 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 July 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
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 April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 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 April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 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 April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 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 April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 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 April 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 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 April 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 5, 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
| February 5, 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
| February 5, 2026 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055888 · certified since February 1, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.