Mission Palms Healthcare Center
240 Hospital Circle · Westminster, CA · 92683 · 7148926686
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aspen Skilled Healthcare
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,923 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
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.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
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.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
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.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
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.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 23, 2023
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.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2023
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.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 27, 2024 | Fine | $13,923 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056271 · certified since February 22, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.