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MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company facility in WESTMINSTER, CA with 99 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 39 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $14K.

240 HOSPITAL CIRCLE, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683

Phone: 7148926686

Overall Rating

4/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
056271
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
99
Residents
92
In Hospital
No
County
Orange
Last Inspection
Feb 7, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.36 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.17
CNA Hours
2.50
Total Nursing Hours
4.02 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.17
Nursing Turnover
21.8%
RN Turnover
22.2%

What the CMS Record Reveals About MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER

MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER operates 99 certified beds in WESTMINSTER, CA with approximately 92 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 39 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $14K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.02 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.36 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 21.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (39 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 19, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0813

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 11, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0803

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2025 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Aug 27, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 24, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0803

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

B — Pattern - No harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2023 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

B — Pattern - No harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0803

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2019 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2020

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 2.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 5.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 4.8% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $14K

Date Type Amount
Aug 27, 2024 Fine $14K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER reports 4.02 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.36 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 21.8%.
How many beds does MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER has 99 certified beds with approximately 92 residents. The facility is located at 240 HOSPITAL CIRCLE, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683.
Does MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER has 39 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER received any fines or penalties?
Yes, MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER has received 1 penalties totaling $14K.
Who owns MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER was on Feb 7, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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