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Huntington Valley Healthcare Center

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA · Medicare-certified · 144 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating, but 5 stars for quality measures. It has had $34,519 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty; reported nurse staffing is 4.28 hours per resident per day, slightly above the 4.1 federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.2784 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $34,519recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2784.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.45
Licensed practical nurses
1.26
Nurse aides
2.57
Weekend nursing
3.94

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 69%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

8.8%3.9%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.1%1.9%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

11%2.6%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

1.1%0%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

15.6%5.4%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

18.5%3.5%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

13.2%12.6%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

9.8%10.8%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

15.3%15.8%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—100%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—98.4%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G

The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $17,665 was recorded.

  5. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 26 health deficiencies.

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  9. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,427 was recorded.

  10. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,278 was recorded.

  11. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  12. PENALTY

    A federal payment denial was recorded.

  13. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $12,735 was recorded.

  14. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  15. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  16. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $34,519 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Federal fine

    Jul 10, 2026

    $17,665
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Feb 5, 2026

    13 days
  • Federal fine

    Feb 5, 2026

    $8,427

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PACS GROUP · 275 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
125.9 residents on an average day (87% of 144 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 58 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.