Lake Forest, CA

Freedom Village Healthcare Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 17 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

23442 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA

(949) 472-0277

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

52

Certified beds

Average residents

40

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-10-26

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.77

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.40

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.91

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.40

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

57%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

43%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
98.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.5%
4.1%
0.4 pts worse
5.4%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.3%
13.7%
3.4 pts better
19.6%
9.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.5%
14.2%
6.7 pts better
16.7%
9.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 21.5%
11.0%
10.5 pts worse
16.3%
5.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.4%
10.7%
2.7 pts worse
14.9%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.4%
1.0%
1.4 pts worse
1.0%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.4%
1.2%
1.2 pts worse
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.2%
10.9%
9.3 pts worse
19.8%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
4.7%
0.5 pts better
5.1%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
94.0%
4.9 pts better
81.7%
17.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.5%
11.2%
1.3 pts worse
12.0%
0.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
1.5%
0.7 pts better
1.6%
0.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.2%
93.2%
6 pts better
79.7%
19.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.8%
23.2%
4.6 pts worse
23.9%
3.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-26 · Fire 2025-11-26

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-24 · Fire 2024-10-24

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-02-10 · Fire 2023-02-10

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

13 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-12-08

C · Minimal harm 2025-11-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-12-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-11-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-11-11

C · Minimal harm 2024-10-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2023-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2023-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

K754 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Corrected 2023-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2023-03-06

C · Minimal harm 2023-02-10

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-03-06

C · Minimal harm 2023-02-10

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2023-03-06

C · Minimal harm 2023-02-10

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-03-06

C · Minimal harm 2023-02-10

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-03-06

C · Minimal harm 2023-02-10

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-03-06

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-26

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2025-12-18

B · Minimal harm 2025-11-26

F574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Corrected 2025-12-18

B · Minimal harm 2025-11-26

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-12-18

B · Minimal harm 2025-11-26

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-26

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-10-26

B · Minimal harm 2024-12-26

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-06

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-12-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-11-17

B · Minimal harm 2024-10-24

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-11-17

B · Minimal harm 2024-10-24

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-11-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-03-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2023-03-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bekerian, Hrag

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-06-27
Debban, Susan

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1989-10-26
Francese, Arsenio

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1986-01-01
Freedom Management Co LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 1989-10-26
Freedom Properties West LLC

General Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1986-01-01
Hemet Retirement Properties West, LLC

General Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2024-12-31
Mangiaracina, Emily

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-01-01
Murphy, Timothy

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-01-05
Quantum Basics Ii, LLC

General Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-05
Roskamp, Cheryl

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-12-09
Roskamp, Cheryl

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 1986-01-01
Roskamp, Robert

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 3 facilities 1989-10-26
Roskamp, Ruth

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1989-10-26
Roskamp, Steven

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-01-01
Stringer Family Partnership

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2009-06-01
Stringer, Thomas

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1989-10-26
Suckiel, Jennifer

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-06-15
Tarayan Inc

General Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1989-10-26
Wade, Richard

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1989-10-26

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