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St Elizabeth Healthcare Center

2800 N. HARBOR BLVD., FULLERTON, CA, 92835
(714) 871-9202
59 licensed beds

CMS rates St Elizabeth Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 72 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity
59
CMS facility ID
055570
Care type
Nursing home
County
Orange
Facility name
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center
Street address
2800 N. HARBOR BLVD.
City / state / ZIP
Fullerton, CA 92835
Phone
(714) 871-9202

St Elizabeth Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Fullerton, California. It is licensed for 59 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 70 senior care facilities in Fullerton and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of The Ensign Group, a group of 347 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited St Elizabeth Healthcare Center 72 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
The Ensign Group
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Burnam, Soon
Officer — since 2019
Ensign Services Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Keetch, Chad
Officer — since 2011
Looper, William
Officer — since 2023
Port, Barry
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Sato, Ami
Officer — since 2024
Squires, Brian
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Willits, Adam
Director — since 2019
Woo, Kiho
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
11 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1977-05-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
18 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-03-19
Nurse staffing
4.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$623 per day (≈ $18,940/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
35% Medicaid · 42% Medicare · 23% private/other
Occupancy
84% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
21% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
59
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-07-29
2026-03-19Health inspection16 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-03-25
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0693
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-03-25
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-03-25
F-0725
D · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-26
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-04-10
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (55 citations)
2025-12-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-09-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0558
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-09-30
F-0605
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-09-30
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-30
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-30
2025-07-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-08
F-0694
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-08-08
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-08-08
F-0842
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-08
2024-12-17Health inspection14 citations
F-0558
B · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0583
B · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-10
2024-07-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-24
2024-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-01-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-31
2023-05-05Health inspection16 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0908
B · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-06-21
F-0909
D · No harm found
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected 2023-06-21
2026-03-19Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-03-25
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-03-25
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-03-25
K-0914
C · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2026-03-25
2024-12-17Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0015
C · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-12-24
E-0030
C · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-12-24
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-12-24
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-12-24
2023-05-05Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0200
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-05-17
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-05-17
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-17
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-05-17
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-05-17
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 055570.
How it compares in California.
Inspection citations, 3 years
72
More than 60% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 65
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.6
Higher than 74% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
25%
Higher than 17% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 6 and worse on 8. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased5.7%10.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight4.2%4.1%5.1%Near state average
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.8%0.7%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection7.3%1.2%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms25.9%7.6%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained1.6%0.3%0.1%Worse than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.0%1.6%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%98.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened8.7%8.9%12.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication6.6%13.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%97.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers10.1%4.3%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence15.7%9.8%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication0.0%12.3%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.752.211.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.491.501.69Near state average
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.9%94.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.9%1.3%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine99.4%93.1%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission25.2%22.6%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit15.6%11.1%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0755 4 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0695 3 inspections. Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
  • F-0761 3 inspections. 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.
  • F-0842 3 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

  • Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
  • File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Providence St. Jude Medical Center, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, about 3.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim, about 5.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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