B

LA PALMA NURSING CENTER

1130 LA PALMA AVE, ANAHEIM, CA 92801
Score: 78 / 100

With a score of 78/100 and a B grade, La Palma Nursing Center is a well-regarded option in Anaheim, California. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 76th percentile statewide.

La Palma Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 5.22 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 62 deficiencies at La Palma Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.22 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.73 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.91 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.50 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.35 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

62
Total Deficiencies
Sep 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 13 Minor 🟠 49 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Sep 14, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Sep 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Sep 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 7.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 78 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
72
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26