The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
MESA VERDE POST ACUTE CARE CENTER
COSTA MESA, CA · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
In good standing
For-profit
3 of 5 overall
Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center has an overall 3-star rating, with a 1-star staffing rating despite 1.40 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; it has 3-star health inspections, 5-star quality measures, and no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
1.4013 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 1.4013.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.13
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47
- Nurse aides
- 0.80
- Weekend nursing
- 1.12
Hours per resident per day.
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
13.8%6.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%1.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2%10.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%18.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.7%20.8%Worsening
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
0%7.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.2%4.1%Improving
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 provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 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: 1 fine · $4,558 in total fines.
- $4,558
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 74.4 residents on an average day (93% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 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.