Nursing home · Santa Ana, CA
Plaza Healthcare Center
1209 Hemlock Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 · (714) 546-1966
Plaza Healthcare Center is a 145-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Ana, California (Orange County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1979. On average it cares for 137 residents a day (about 94% of its certified beds). It is part of Corporate Interface Services, a group of 40 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.17 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.32 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.88 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | – | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | – | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 6, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 27 above the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 7 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $57,645 |
| Medicare payment denials | 1 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Santa Ana Healthcare & Wellness Centre LP. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Plaza Healthcare Center?
CMS rates Plaza Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Plaza Healthcare Center have?
145 certified beds, with an average of 137 residents a day.
Does Plaza Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Plaza Healthcare Center?
(714) 546-1966. Address: 1209 Hemlock Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).