Nursing homes in Santa Ana, CA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Santa Ana has 8 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.1 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.1-star California average. Methodology.
- 8
- Certified homes
- 2.1 ★
- Well below average for CA · California 3.1
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 1,161
- Certified beds
All 8 nursing homes in Santa Ana, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town & Country | 96 | None | |
| 2 | Citrus Post-Acute | 144 | None | |
| 3 | French Park Care Center | 202 | None | |
| 4 | South Coast Global Medical Center D/P SNF | 46 | None | |
| 5 | South Coast Post Acute | 255 | None | |
| 6 | The Hills Post Acute | 174 | $5K | |
| 7 | Plaza Healthcare Center | 145 | $5K | |
| 8 | Advanced Rehab Center of Tustin | 99 | $37K |
Ratings in Santa Ana are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Santa Ana
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Santa Ana, CA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
