PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE
466 FLAGSHIP ROAD, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE Compares
PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE is a 167-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newport Beach, 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 falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 167 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newport Beach, the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.6% — better than the California average of 12.1% (86% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.9% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Newport Beach.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE 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 PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.6% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PELICAN RIDGE POST ACUTE lag behind other Newport Beach options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Newport Beach
Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach.
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