Alta Gardens Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
13075 Blackbird Street, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Alta Gardens Care Center is described as an intimate and charming facility located conveniently in the heart of Garden Grove, directly across the street from Garden Grove Hospital. Alta is the place to be for post-acute care needs and the Express Recovery Unit (ERU) is dedicated just for that purpose. The ERU offers state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and programs, deliciously prepared meals, private flat screen televisions, enjoyable daily activities, happy, caring staff, and a host of other amenities. Alta also offers an alluring and peaceful garden with a water fall to provide a tranquil and Zen-like feel. It has a Vietnamese program that includes full Vietnamese Menu, activity program, Vietnamese bilingual staff, and special events.
Operated by Genesis HealthCare, which runs 507 communities in our directory.
With 129 beds, Alta Gardens Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Garden Grove average about 21 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Garden Grove average about 4.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 28 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Garden Grove average about 4.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 20%.
The community is located in Orange County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 59 problems at Alta Gardens Care Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $8,278.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor 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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Administration
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.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Alta Gardens Care Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 129
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 20%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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