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
Nursing home report
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA · Medicare-certified · 144 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center in Huntington Beach has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and staffing is 2 stars, though reported nurse staffing is 4.28 hours per resident day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1; the facility also has a recent federal penalty and $16,556 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2784 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $16,556recent 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 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
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate dialysis care for a resident who needed it. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 698 — 42 CFR §483.25(l) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 26 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,278 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,735 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $16,556 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 13 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 5, 2026
- $8,278
Federal fine
Feb 5, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 281 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 125.9 residents on an average day (87% of 144 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 58 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.