Artesia Palms Care Center
Artesia, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555565) · 296 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 6 totaling $267,056 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (562) 865-0271 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Artesia Palms Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Artesia Palms Care Center reports about 4.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
Yes, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $267,056.00 and 2 payment denials on file for Artesia Palms Care Center. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Artesia Palms Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Artesia, California (Los Angeles County), first approved on April 16, 1993. It is certified for 296 beds and reported an average of 192.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Artesia Palms holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 1 star, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $267,056.00, and 2 payment denials on file for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility (abuse_icon: Y); families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to this data, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is built solely from CMS Care Compare data as provided and does not include cost or availability information; consult Care Compare directly for the most current record.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Artesia Palms Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.00 total nurse hours per resident per day (0.26 RN hours per resident per day) and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5, with nursing turnover at 45.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 6 fines totaling $267,056.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility (abuse_icon: Y); no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 296 beds and reported an average daily population of 192.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 16, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite score; this facility scores 2, 2, 1, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (562) 865-0271 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (562) 865-0271 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555565?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.