La Palma Nursing Center
Anaheim, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555329) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (714) 772-7480 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Palma Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above California's state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
La Palma Nursing Center provides 5.68 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star CMS staffing rating and a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.3%.
La Palma Nursing Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
La Palma Nursing Center is a 72-bed skilled nursing facility in Anaheim, Orange County, California, with an average daily census of 61.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1988, meaning it accepts both payment types.
According to CMS Care Compare data, La Palma Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 5.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in this data.
La Palma Nursing Center is part of The Mandelbaum Family chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star overall rating. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator presently in charge.
Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings and inspection data periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Palma Nursing Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.68 hours per resident per day, with 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, a 5-star staffing rating, and 27.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is a 72-bed facility with an average daily census of 61.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Mandelbaum Family chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 6, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 3, 5, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 7147727480 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7147727480 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data for La Palma Nursing Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555329?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.