ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER
13075 BLACKBIRD STREET, Garden Grove, CA 92843
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How ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER Compares
ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER is a 129-bed for-profit nursing facility in Garden Grove, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.2%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 129 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Garden Grove, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.3% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the California average of 4.5% (73% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.5% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Garden Grove.
How is ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.2% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER lag behind other Garden Grove options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Garden Grove
Garden Grove sits in Orange County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 468,842 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $94,441
- Median home value
- $703,800
Demographics for Orange County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Garden Grove.
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