Alta Gardens Care Center
Garden Grove, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555473) · 129 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (714) 530-6322 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alta Gardens Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Alta Gardens Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.4%.
Alta Gardens Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Alta Gardens Care Center is a 129-bed skilled nursing facility in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, with an average daily census of 117.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 30, 1999, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alta Gardens holds an overall rating of 3 stars out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, staffing 3 stars, and quality measures 5 stars. These ratings combine to form the overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which targets nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Alta Gardens is part of the Windsor chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alta Gardens Care Center has an overall rating of 3 stars out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Alta Gardens Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and turnover of 20.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 129 beds with an average of 117.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Windsor chain, which operates 22 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Alta Gardens Care Center has been certified since July 30, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Alta Gardens scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (714) 530-6322 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (714) 530-6322 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555473?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.