Garden Grove Post Acute
12882 Shackelford Lane · Garden Grove, CA · 92841 · 7146389470
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Mandelbaum Family
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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 September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
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 March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 10, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B March 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B March 10, 2025
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 March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B March 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B March 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056145 · certified since January 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.