Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center
661 Center Street · Costa Mesa, CA · 92627 · 9495485584
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.13 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.40 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.13 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $4,558 |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 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 October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 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 October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2025
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 October 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B September 22, 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 October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B September 22, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B September 22, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B September 22, 2025
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 October 8, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · B September 22, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 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 May 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B November 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B November 27, 2024 · 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 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $4,558 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056362 · certified since September 1, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.