La Palma Nursing Center
1130 La Palma Ave · Anaheim, CA · 92801 · 7147727480
72 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Mandelbaum Family
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 78 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
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 October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
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.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B September 15, 2025
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 October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B September 15, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B September 15, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 15, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 15, 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 October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 15, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B September 15, 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 October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555329 · certified since July 6, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.