Garden Grove Post Acute
12882 Shackelford Lane, Garden Grove, CA 92841 · (714) 638-9470
For profit - Corporation · 99 certified beds
Garden Grove Post Acute has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 16 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 25, 2026 found 16 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.June 25, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.June 25, 2026 · F0725 · 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.June 25, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.June 25, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 25, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 25, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.June 25, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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 25, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 25, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.June 25, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.June 25, 2026 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.June 25, 2026 · F0756 · 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.June 25, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 25, 2026 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 25, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.June 25, 2026 · F0711 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.August 28, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 28, 2025 · F0684 · 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.August 28, 2025 · F0689 · 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.August 28, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.May 8, 2025 · F0757 · 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 8, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 16, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 3, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 15, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 5, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.71 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.56 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.67 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.3% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 93 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Grove Post Acute Garden Grove · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Chapman Care Center Garden Grove · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Alta Gardens Care Center Garden Grove · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Garden Park Care Center Garden Grove · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Pacific Haven Subacute and Healthcare Center Garden Grove · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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