Public Record
Citrus Post-Acute
Operated by Links Healthcare Group
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 144
- Avg. residents per day
- 130.9
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California cost report
Food cost per resident day
Raw food costs divided by total patient days from the same HCAI filing. Each year is compared with the median across California HCAI filers that carry a Medicare provider number for that report year; the roughly 18 percent of filers without one are not in the comparison.
2024 raw food costs per resident day
$7.38
Filing period: to
California median $8.96 across 825 filers. This facility: 21.3th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 41 filers): median $9.47.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 49,585 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 18,970 | $1,088,703 | $57.39/hour |
| LVN | 48,481 | $2,091,120 | $43.13/hour |
| CNA | 123,604 | $3,284,019 | $26.57/hour |
2022 raw food costs per resident day
$5.99
Filing period: to
California median $8.23 across 896 filers. This facility: 8.8th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 41 filers): median $8.59.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 44,929 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 21,777 | $1,081,233 | $49.65/hour |
| LVN | 42,747 | $1,557,826 | $36.44/hour |
| CNA | 95,311 | $2,315,107 | $24.29/hour |
HCAI cost-report figures unavailable for 2023: no filing on record.
*HCAI Long-Term Care Integrated Disclosure
Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 93
- Fire safety findings
- 20
- Inspections on file
- 17
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-17
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Citations
93 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0656Generalno actual harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0686Generalno actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0606Generalpotential for harm
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
- 0657Generalno actual harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0842Generalno actual harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0808Generalno actual harm
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.
- 0813Generalpotential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0867Generalno actual harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0641Generalno actual harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0644Generalno actual harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0645Generalno actual harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0656Generalno actual harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0694Generalpotential for harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- 0552Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0657Generalno actual harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0694Generalpotential for harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0801Generalpotential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0813Generalpotential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- 0814Generalno actual harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0909Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0657Generalno actual harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0626Generalpotential for harm
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0814Generalno actual harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- Inspection2 deficiencies
555093 02/17/2026 Citrus Post-Acute 1929 N. Fairview Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 F 0656 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
555093 11/26/2025 Citrus Post-Acute 1929 N. Fairview Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 F 0606 Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety3 deficiencies
- Inspection26 deficiencies
555093 05/13/2025 Citrus Post-Acute 1929 N. Fairview Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 F 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
555093 02/13/2025 Citrus Post-Acute 1929 N. Fairview Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 F 0698 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection3 deficiencies
555093 08/22/2024 Citrus Post-Acute 1929 N. Fairview Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
555093 07/30/2024 Citrus Post-Acute 1929 N. Fairview Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety6 deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 9 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
Links Healthcare Group
31nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
24 in California, 7 in other states.
Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Citrus Post-Acute?
- Citrus Post-Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Santa Ana, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 555093.
- What is the CMS rating for Citrus Post-Acute?
- Citrus Post-Acute has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Citrus Post-Acute have?
- Citrus Post-Acute is certified for 144 beds. It serves an average of 130.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Citrus Post-Acute have?
- Citrus Post-Acute has 93 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Citrus Post-Acute last inspected?
- Citrus Post-Acute was last inspected on February 17, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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