CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in DANA POINT, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 93 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 88.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055585 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.88 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.29 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER had 24 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (November 19, 2025).
Inspection Findings — November 19, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level B)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Level E)Corrected — December 19, 2025
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Level E)Corrected — December 19, 2025
Capistrano Beach Care Center is a 93-bed nursing home in Dana Point, California. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in November 2025, cited 24 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The inspection turned up a number of cited problems but none were labeled as severe, which suggests issues have been identified and corrected without immediate high-risk findings. You may want to ask how the facility’s staffing and care routines are organized to ensure residents’ needs are met, given the inspection issues around pain management, activities, and the living environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER?
CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER reports 3.88206 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER had 24 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER have?
CAPISTRANO BEACH CARE CENTER has 93 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- SAN JUAN HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER — 4/5 — 3.7 mi
- ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING — 5/5 — 7.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.