Pelican Ridge Post Acute
466 Flagship Road · Newport Beach, CA · 92663 · 9496428044
167 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: David Johnson
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (90 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B October 6, 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 November 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B October 6, 2025 · found via complaint
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 November 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · 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 October 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · 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 October 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B September 25, 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 October 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 25, 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 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 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 September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055121 · certified since May 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.