Trabuco Hills Post Acute
Trabuco Hills Post Acute – Medicare Certified Since 1988
Trabuco Hills Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Lake Forest, California. This facility has been serving the community for 38 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 175 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 88% (averaging 154 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 4.09 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.53 hours from CNAs, 1.2 hours from LPNs, 0.36 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.13 hours per resident per day. This staffing level meets research-recommended quality thresholds.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Trabuco Hills Post Acute has an overall quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 2 stars, staffing: 2 stars, quality measures: 4 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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How Trabuco Hills Post Acute compares to 72 facilities in Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 72 other nursing homes in Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA
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Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
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Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2022 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2022 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2022 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in LAKE FOREST
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I was pleased with the level of professionalism, attentiveness and care that we received for my 96 year old mother. The medical staff were helpful, compassionate and thoughtful! The administration staff was also helpful and flexible, which made a positive difference when dealing with challenges. Our overall experience was wonderful due to the friendly attitude that we experienced from Doctors, Nurses, CNA's, activity dept., social service and case management. Everyone went out of their way to ensure my mother's needs were addressed and that she felt comfortable. It's refreshing to discover that rehabilitation facilities like Trabuco Hills Post-Acute exist to provide the quality of care that is so needed during such challenging times. I would highly recommend this facility to those in need of special care!
My husband has been staying here, Trabuco Hills Post-Acute Rehab Nursing Care, since 10/5/2025 after being discharged from hospital. As a patient's wife, I sincerely appreciate all managing teams and staff members; not only directors in each dpts but also nurses, pcps, ot, pt, and all staffs are very kind, professional, well trained, and all the time to be ready to help a patient. Forthemore, the cleaning teams are very diligent, so facilities are clean. And its location is not near major fwy, so air quality and environment are much better than the others. So, I would like to leave my review of gratitude to all the members who are doing their best for the patients.
I had an outstanding experience at Trabuco hills. The staff was incredibly compassionate, professional, and attentive to my (or my loved one’s) needs during recovery. The facility was clean, well-organized, and provided excellent rehabilitation services. The nurses and therapists went above and beyond to ensure progress was made, and the personalized care plan made a huge difference. Communication with the medical team was clear, and I always felt well-informed. I highly recommend Trabuco hill to anyone in need of post-acute care, they truly prioritize patient well-being and recovery. Thank you for your exceptional service!
The staff at Trabuco Hills is super nice and attentive to their patients. I have had the pleasure of seeing firsthand how the nurses treat their patients. They show them compassion, dignity, and respect. It was heartwarming to see people, especially nurses, still care for others in that way. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️ Plus, on Friday the facility provides ice cream for all patients, their visiting families and staff, yay!
This is the kindest place that I have ever been to. the Aids and the nurses and everyone here couldn’t be any nicer, thoughtful for the patients and all built on love it’s just the nicest place. The bed is comfortable, the sheets are changed daily and It’s quiet at night. The staff who comes in at night to check on me are considerate. physical therapy that I have to be part of are all kind. Each one is nicer than the others and they take me on walks out in the gardens with the roses, the plant’s and the gazebo’s. I can’t tell you enough about it. It’s just 100% And you’ll be very fortunate to be able to afford to come here and stay while you recover.
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