Skilled nursing
LA PALMA NURSING CENTER
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedANAHEIM, CALic. 555329
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (3.0)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
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La Palma Nursing Center is a 72-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Anaheim, California. The center focuses on providing exceptional care to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. Services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, pain management, and hospice care. The facility features a tranquil courtyard, comfortable rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and cable, and a dedicated staff committed to patient well-being.
Outside AmenitiesGardenCourtyard
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Medicare overall
4/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
5.21 total HPRDRN 0.63 · weekend 88%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
10 inspections87 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 555329
Overall: 4/5 · Health: 3/5 · Staffing: 4/5 · QM: 5/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyFeb 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-578SS D — 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.
Health surveySep 2025 · CMS26 deficiencies
- F-554SS D — Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- F-578SS B — 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.
- F-605SS D — Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-628SS B — Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- F-637SS B — Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- F-645SS B — PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F-656SS B — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-657SS B — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-685SS D — Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- F-689SS E — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-690SS B — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F-693SS D — 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.
- F-700SS D — 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.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-756SS D — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-757SS D — Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- F-759SS D — Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F-761SS B — 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.
Fire safetySep 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-374SS E — Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- K-918SS E — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyNov 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyAug 2024 · CMS20 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-552SS D — Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- F-554SS D — Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- F-558SS D — Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F-578SS D — 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.
- F-644SS D — Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- F-656SS E — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-695SS D — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-700SS E — 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.
- F-732SS D — Post nurse staffing information every day.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-758SS D — 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.
- F-759SS D — Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F-760SS D — Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- F-761SS D — 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.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-842SS B — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-908SS D — Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-909SS E — 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.
Fire safetyAug 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL11 deficiencies
- E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E-6SS F — Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- K-271SS E — Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS D — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-712SS D — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-753SS D — Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- K-920SS E — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- K-923SS D — Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Health surveyOct 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Health surveyJun 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-842SS B — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Health surveyAug 2021 · CMS13 deficiencies
- F-574SS B — The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
- F-623SS D — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-698SS D — Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F-700SS D — 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.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-756SS D — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-758SS D — 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.
- F-759SS D — Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-925SS D — Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Fire safetyAug 2021 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL10 deficiencies
- E-23SS D — Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- E-35SS D — Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- K-161SS D — Use approved construction type or materials.
- K-223SS D — Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- K-321SS D — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-353SS D — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS D — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-511SS D — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-741SS D — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- K-761SS D — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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