Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center
661 Center Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · (949) 548-5584
For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds
Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 18 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $4,558 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 22, 2025 found 18 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.September 22, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 22, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.September 22, 2025 · F0605 · 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 measured.September 22, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.September 22, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 22, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.September 22, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.September 22, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 22, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.September 22, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.September 22, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 22, 2025 · F0880 · 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 experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.September 22, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.September 22, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 22, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.September 22, 2025 · F0838 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 22, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- 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.June 8, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 8, 2026 · F0842 · 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 authorities.August 29, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.July 16, 2025 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 1, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.February 19, 2025 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.February 19, 2025 · F0624 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.November 27, 2024 · F0552 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 27, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 12, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,558January 22, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.23 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.35 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.45 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 73.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Costa Mesa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Newport Subacute Healthcare Center Costa Mesa · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Sun Mar Nursing Center Anaheim · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- West Anaheim Medical Center D/P SNF Anaheim · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF Brea · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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