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Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p SNF

4 of 5 overall from CMS

14662 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780

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At a glance

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Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p SNF is a 42-bed nursing home in Tustin, California (Orange County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
42
Residents per day (average)
12.3
Certified since
1998 (28 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidLocated in a hospital

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p SNF

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. About 29.3% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  2. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
  3. Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the California average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the California average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the California and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeCaliforniaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Too few residents or stays to report 10.2% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0% 4.0% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.8% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.9% 1.2% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0% 7.3% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 81.0% 0.4% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0% 1.6% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 98.6% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Too few residents or stays to report 9.8% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.3% 13.7% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 98.2% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.0% 4.3% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 0.0% 10.2% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Too few residents or stays to report 12.0% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Data missing or not submitted 2.25 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Data missing or not submitted 1.57 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeCaliforniaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 94.4% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Too few residents or stays to report 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 93.2% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Data missing or not submitted 23.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Data missing or not submitted 11.2% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 47 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 8 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Feb 5, 2026111
Feb 3, 2025182
Feb 29, 2024183

California homes averaged 15.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (47)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2026)

  5. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 20, 2026)

  6. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2026)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2025)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  19. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 21, 2025)

  20. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  21. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2025)

  22. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 21, 2025)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2024)

  24. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 5, 2024)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2024)

Showing the 30 most recent of 47.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

California homes averaged 0.8 fines and $23,986 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within California

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p SNF?

Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p SNF has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is not published and quality measures is not published.

How many beds does Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p SNF have?

Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p SNF has 42 certified beds. It averages 12.3 residents per day, about 29.3% of its certified beds.

Has Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p SNF been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p SNF accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 555730. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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