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Plaza Healthcare Center

1209 Hemlock Way

2.9(40 ratings)· Santa Ana average: 3.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
145
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
145
Therapy services
In-house physical and occupational therapy on-site
Care duration
Accepts both short-term and long-term patients
Specialized programs
Wound care, diabetic care, and orthopedic care programs

What Families Think

Reviews for Plaza Healthcare Center are sharply mixed: a few families praise the direct care staff's warmth and responsiveness, but multiple reports describe serious neglect, understaffing, and difficulty reaching nurses or case managers for updates. The facility's 2.9 Google rating reflects this split experience.

The Good

  • Direct care staff described as attentive and caring
  • Accommodating with special requests like outings
  • In-house physical and occupational therapy services
  • Specialized programs for wound, diabetic, and orthopedic care

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing and neglect of patients
  • Difficulty reaching nurses, case managers, or physicians for updates
  • One report of an unsafe, improper patient discharge
  • One report of unsanitary conditions including roaches and odor

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Plaza Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Santa Ana, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 2.9 out of 5 across 40 reviews.

About Plaza Healthcare Center

Plaza Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Santa Ana, California, offering 24-hour nursing care in a team-based approach to comprehensive treatment. The facility is designed to provide high-quality medical care while fostering meaningful connections between patients and their families.

The center provides a range of specialized care services including wound care programs, medication management, orthopedic care, and diabetic care. In-house physical and occupational therapists deliver rehabilitation services tailored to individual patient needs, working to restore mobility, strength, and independence. The facility serves both short-term and long-term care patients.

Plaza Healthcare Center emphasizes personalized attention and around-the-clock professional care delivered by experienced nurses and therapists. The staff is committed to creating a therapeutic and comfortable environment focused on physical restoration as well as mental and spiritual rejuvenation for each patient.

The facility offers a variety of amenities and programs designed to promote overall well-being and recovery, including opportunities for engagement, recreation, and socialization to enhance the patient experience during their stay.

Types of Care at Plaza Healthcare Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Plaza Healthcare Center

2.9overall · 40 ratings combined

2.9★ on Google (40)

MIKE IZACK

Feb 2026

via Google

Thank you so much for your diligent work you serve daily to our beloved one and all ,as well ,in behalf of my family , indeed .

Lora Vanessen

Jan 2026

via Google

This facility should be shut down. They do not ensure the safety of patients and rather than taking accountability and trying to fix it, they hide. This is a privately owned hospital for profit. They are under staffed and over crowded. To the point that my gravely disabled, incontinent, wheelchair bound with severe traumatic brain injury son was improperly discharged and it led to him being in the streets in the middle of the night with no shoes, pants, pull up and in broken wheelchair. Their excuse is he is self conserved when clearly my son lacks decisional capacity due to traumatic brain injury and psychiatric illness. They refuse to give me the paperwork listing his medication even though disclosure to me is in his best interest under HIPAA 45 CFR 164.510(b).” It's a for profit business. Steer Clear.

Jeffrey DeVore

Oct 2025

via Google

Staff are accommodating, professional, listened to my request (to take a patient on an outing), said they'd notify me of the doctor's response.

Jair Ceron

Mar 2019

via Google

The people that give good reviews are probably employed fake or have family members working there My mother was taken there to recover after a serious surgery and nothing was done to calm her pain for hours no Iv was put on total neglect And when we tried to get some help all we would get is a bad attitude from the staff One nurse had the nerve to tell another nurse (o this is the one that was expecting a 5 star hotel?) I was to upset to even deal with this kind of animals My mother is diabetic and they can care less they never check her blood pressure or even temperature The place was infested with roaches and it had a really bad cigarette smell There were other patients asking for help and no one was going to there aid , at the same time there was a gathering of medical assistant's talking about there social life instead of helping my mother or the othere patients You can totally tell those people have no empathy towards the patients there just there collecting a check I ended up taking my mother back to the emergency room Because of how bad the situation got When we arrive to the ER her pressure was hi Blood sugar levels were super low . If you love your family makes sure they never stay in a place like this .

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Mar 2019

via Google

There are minimal shining stars here and those who are shining stars are the direct care staff. I have notice the professional staff (case managers/social workers, all nurses, physicians, etc) are extremely difficult to get a hold of. After many messages over the past two weeks, no one has called back to provide updated information on loved ones. Only by waiting on hold for 10 minutes was I able to speak with someone and she indicated she could do not do anything about this because, even though a solution was provided (relaying to the appropriate department/physician a conservator has been attempting to reach them). This person attempted to blame me for staff not calling back because I did not go to their office on visits. Very argumentative/combative. Not a safe environment for family.

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Government Inspection History

35 inspection visits in the last three years, 184 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 29, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Apr 24, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 8, 2026

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 8, 2026

Feb 26, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2026

Dec 23, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 15, 2026

Aug 7, 2025Health Complaint6 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 27, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 27, 2025

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 27, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 27, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 27, 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.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 27, 2025

Jun 16, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard24 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 18, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 3, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 3, 2025

Apr 23, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

Apr 4, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2025

Mar 25, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2025

Oct 17, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 2, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 2, 2024

Oct 7, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 28, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 28, 2024

Aug 29, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 23, 2024

Aug 15, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 6, 2024

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 6, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 6, 2024

Jul 31, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 19, 2024

Jul 10, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 28, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 28, 2024

Jun 26, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 12, 2024

Jun 13, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 28, 2024

Jun 4, 2024Health Complaint6 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 28, 2024

May 6, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard41 citations
  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 18, 2024

Apr 25, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 13, 2024

  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 13, 2024

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 13, 2024

Apr 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2024

Mar 19, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 13, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 13, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 13, 2024

Feb 29, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 22, 2024

Jan 29, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 15, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 15, 2024

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 15, 2024

Showing the 24 most recent of 35 inspection visits.

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Plaza Healthcare Center offer?

Plaza Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Plaza Healthcare Center located?

Plaza Healthcare Center is located at 1209 Hemlock Way in Santa Ana, California.

What do families say about Plaza Healthcare Center?

Reviews for Plaza Healthcare Center are sharply mixed: a few families praise the direct care staff's warmth and responsiveness, but multiple reports describe serious neglect, understaffing, and difficulty reaching nurses or case managers for updates. The facility's 2.9 Google rating reflects this split experience.

How did Plaza Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Plaza Healthcare Center had 35 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 184 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Plaza Healthcare Center?

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