Public Record
Fountain Valley Post Acute
Operated by PACS Group
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 151
- Avg. residents per day
- 139.7
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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
$10.70
Filing period: to
California median $8.96 across 825 filers. This facility: 76.8th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 118 filers): median $10.16.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 46,930 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 22,927 | $1,252,706 | $54.64/hour |
| LVN | 48,666 | $1,890,602 | $38.85/hour |
| CNA | 107,668 | $2,683,566 | $24.92/hour |
2023 raw food costs per resident day
$9.29
Filing period: to
California median $8.51 across 892 filers. This facility: 63th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 118 filers): median $9.62.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 29,920 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 18,120 | $1,053,838 | $58.16/hour |
| LVN | 22,849 | $985,822 | $43.15/hour |
| CNA | 68,349 | $1,803,586 | $26.39/hour |
2022 raw food costs per resident day
$9.11
Filing period: to
California median $8.23 across 896 filers. This facility: 64.1th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 116 filers): median $9.34.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 42,508 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 25,012 | $1,563,620 | $62.51/hour |
| LVN | 35,260 | $1,617,582 | $45.88/hour |
| CNA | 96,434 | $2,452,498 | $25.43/hour |
2021 raw food costs per resident day
$8.52
Filing period: to
California median $8.32 across 111 filers. This facility: 52.3th percentile of those filers.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 38,239 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 25,893 | $1,403,543 | $54.21/hour |
| LVN | 28,926 | $1,286,609 | $44.48/hour |
| CNA | 92,516 | $1,962,715 | $21.21/hour |
*HCAI Long-Term Care Integrated Disclosure
Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 79
- Fire safety findings
- 28
- Inspections on file
- 14
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-13
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Citations
79 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.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 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.
- 0583Generalno actual harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0628Generalpotential for harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- 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.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 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.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0695Generalno actual harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0761Generalno actual 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.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 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.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0810Generalpotential for harm
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0838Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 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.
- 0558Generalno actual harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0695Generalno actual harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 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.
- 0550Generalno actual harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0554Generalno actual harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0576Generalno actual harm
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 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.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0808Generalpotential for 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.
- 0810Generalpotential for harm
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- 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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0887Generalpotential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0694Generalpotential for harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0686Generalno actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0636Generalno actual harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- 0638Generalno actual harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- 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.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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 reportInspection2 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection25 deficiencies
555328 01/13/2026 Fountain Valley Post Acute 11680 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 F 0552 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety5 deficiencies
- Inspection1 deficiency
555328 11/25/2025 Fountain Valley Post Acute 11680 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 F 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
555328 04/10/2025 Fountain Valley Post Acute 11680 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection2 deficiencies
555328 02/12/2025 Fountain Valley Post Acute 11680 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety8 deficiencies
- Inspection21 deficiencies
555328 11/07/2024 Fountain Valley Post Acute 11680 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 F 0550 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
555328 10/04/2024 Fountain Valley Post Acute 11680 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 7 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
PACS Group
279nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
134 in California, 145 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 Fountain Valley Post Acute?
- Fountain Valley Post Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fountain Valley, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 555328.
- What is the CMS rating for Fountain Valley Post Acute?
- Fountain Valley Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Fountain Valley Post Acute have?
- Fountain Valley Post Acute is certified for 151 beds. It serves an average of 139.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does Fountain Valley Post Acute have?
- Fountain Valley Post Acute has 79 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Fountain Valley Post Acute last inspected?
- Fountain Valley Post Acute was last inspected on January 13, 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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