La Palma Nursing Center
Anaheim, California · CCN 555329
23 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 162
- Surveys
- 23
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 72
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- THE MANDELBAUM FAMILY
- County
- Orange
- Medicare-certified since
- 1988
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 423 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in California.
Last survey on record
Feb 6, 2026
276 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 5.68 | 4.16 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.75 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 27.3% | 37.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D4572.6% | E58.1% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B1219.4% | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F7554×
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F5783×
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.
- F6893×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F7003×
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- F7593×
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at La Palma Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Sep 15, 2025
Based on observation, interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to maintain safe water temperature levels in 5 of 5 rooms tested for the water temperature. * The water temperatures were measured to read between 130.5 to 134 degrees Fahrenheit, when the normal temperature ranges were 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. * The facility failed to provide education to the direct care staff regarding safe water temperature. These failures had the potential to cause severe burn injury to the residents and staff of the facility not to be aware of the safe water temperature.Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Water Temperatures, Safety of Residents dated 5/15/25, showed tap water in the facility shall be kept with in a temperature… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Aug 29, 2024
Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive care plans were developed to reflect the individual care needs for 13 of 16 final sampled residents (Residents 15, 17, 20, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 44, 45, 48, 59, and 366). * The facility failed to ensure the comprehensive person-centered care plans for the use of grab bars were in place for Residents 15, 17, 20, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 44, 45, 48, 59, and 366. This failure had the potential for residents to not be provided with appropriate, consistent, and individualized care. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Comprehensive Care Planning dated on 1/2017 showed the facility developed a comprehensive care plan for each resident. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF700Aug 29, 2024
Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure 13 of 16 final sampled residents reviewed for side rail use (Residents 15, 17, 20, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 44, 45, 48, 59, and 366) remained free from the accident hazards associated with the use of elevated side rails. * The facility failed to ensure the accurate and complete assessments and evaluations for the grab bars use for Residents 15, 20, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 44, 45, 48, 59, and 366. This failure had the potential to put the residents at risk for entrapment and serious injuries. Findings: The FDA issued a Safety Alert entitled Entrapment Hazards with Hospital Bed Side Rails. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 29, 2024
Based on observation, interview, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the sanitary requirements were met in the kitchen as evidenced by: * The facility failed to ensure the cutting boards were kept in a sanitary condition and with cleanable surface. * The facility failed to ensure the scoops used for food portioning were air dried and clean prior to storing. * The facility failed to ensure the kitchen utensils had a smooth cleanable surface and were in good conditions. * The facility failed to ensure the kitchen utensils were clean and free of food particle or residue. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF909Aug 29, 2024
Based on observation, interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the residents' entrapment assessments were accurate and complete for 13 of 16 final sampled residents (Residents 15, 17, 20, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 44, 45, 48, 59, and 366) reviewed for grab bar use. This failure had the potential to negatively impact the residents resulting in possible entrapment, serious injury, and death. Findings: According to the Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment, the term entrapment describes an event in which a patient/resident is caught, trapped, or entangled in the space in or about the bed rail, mattress, or hospital bed frame. Patient entrapments may result in deaths and serious injuries. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 162 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Feb 6, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Sep 15, 2025Standard26 findings
- Nov 1, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Aug 29, 2024Standard20 findings
- Oct 10, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Jun 21, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Jan 12, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Aug 4, 2021Standard13 findings
Show the 15 earlier surveys
- Apr 29, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Apr 21, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Oct 21, 2019Standard4 findings
- Mar 28, 2019Complaint3 findings
- Nov 21, 2018Standard6 findings
- Nov 21, 2017Standard6 findings
- Feb 14, 2017Complaint3 findings
- Jan 9, 2017Standard9 findings
- Feb 3, 2016Standard13 findings
- Jan 12, 2015Standard5 findings
- May 20, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Dec 20, 2013—9 findings
- Jan 11, 2013—17 findings
- Mar 1, 2012—5 findings
- Jan 21, 2011—15 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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