The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
LA PALMA NURSING CENTER
ANAHEIM, CA · Medicare-certified · 72 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
LA PALMA NURSING CENTER (ANAHEIM, CA) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures at 5 stars and staffing at 4 stars; reported nurse staffing is 5.41 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.4141 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.4141.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.63
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.55
- Nurse aides
- 3.24
- Weekend nursing
- 4.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 24%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.6%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.8%1.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7%6.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.7%5.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4%3.8%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.9%5.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4%11.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.3%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to regularly check beds, mattresses, and bed rails to make sure they were safely attached and safe to use. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 909 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 26 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE MANDELBAUM FAMILY · 16 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 63.5 residents on an average day (88% of 72 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.