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 499 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 20 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 4.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 27 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.
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