Huntington Valley Healthcare Center

Orange · CA · For profit - Limited Liability company · PACS GROUP chain · 144 certified beds · CCN 055888 · DOUGLAS FIR HOLDINGS LLC


Huntington Valley Healthcare Center operates 144 certified beds in HUNTINGTON BEACH, California. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1968-02-01. It averages 125.9 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Huntington Valley Healthcare Center?

CMS lists 113 health-inspection deficiencies for Huntington Valley Healthcare Center since 2023-06-13, 87 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-18.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-18F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D
2026-05-21F0695, F0698, F0756, F0812, F0842, F0880Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2026-05-21F0552, F0554, F0578, F0605, F0628, F0641, F0645, F0656, F0657, F0684, F0686, F0692, F0694, F0759, F0761, F0803, F0806, F0814, F0849, F0908Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.D
2026-02-05F0684, F0726Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.G
2026-01-12F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D
2025-12-03F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2025-09-18F0694, F0761, F0770Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D
2025-09-18F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.B
2025-06-19F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-04-07F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-04-07F0554, F0578, F0658, F0684, F0688, F0690, F0693, F0694, F0695, F0697, F0698, F0744, F0755, F0757, F0758, F0761, F0804, F0838, F0849Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D
2025-04-07F0584, F0625, F0842Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.B
2025-01-31F0609, F0610, F0758, F0806Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D
2025-01-31F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.B
2025-01-13F0684, F0758Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D
2024-11-12F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-10-16F0684, F0686, F0880Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-10-16F0558, F0842Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.B
2024-09-20F0609, F0610, F0687, F0758Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide appropriate foot care. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D
2024-09-09F0686, F0880Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-07-22F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.B
2024-05-13F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-05-13F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.B
2023-11-13F0600, F0684, F0755, F0842Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2023-08-22F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.B
2023-06-13F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-06-13F0761, F0867, F0880, F0908, F0909Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. / Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.E
2023-06-13F0558, F0580, F0604, F0656, F0657, F0689, F0692, F0695, F0698, F0700, F0726, F0755, F0758, F0759, F0770, F0806, F0881Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D
2023-06-13F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.C
2023-06-13F0577, F0641Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.B

Why was Huntington Valley Healthcare Center fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-07-10Fine$17,665
2026-02-05Fine$8,278
2026-02-05Fine$8,278

Has Huntington Valley Healthcare Center had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2026-03-0613

How is Huntington Valley Healthcare Center staffed relative to the CA average?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.278404.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)58.836.7
Average number of residents per day125.987.9

Who owns Huntington Valley Healthcare Center, and what chain is it in?

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name DOUGLAS FIR HOLDINGS LLC and belongs to the PACS GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEGLASGOW, GORDONsince 12/01/1988
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESTEPHENSEN, ANDREWsince 08/07/2023
CORPORATE OFFICERAPT, FREDERICK, HANCOCK, MARK, JERGENSEN, JOSHUA, MITCHELL, JOHN, MURRAY, JASONsince 01/01/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSTEPHENSEN, ANDREWsince 08/07/2023

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