Nursing homes › California › Artesia Palms Care Center
11900 E. Artesia Blvd., Artesia, CA 90701 · 5628650271 · 296 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 281 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 26 abuse citation icons, 13 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,841,332 in federal fines.
Total nurse staffing: 4.00 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.26. Weekend total: 3.70. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
All-time on record: 70 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-29 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-03-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-11-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-11-12 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-06-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-13 |
| 2025-06-13 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-23 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-23 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-04-25 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-25 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Fine | $50,278 |
| 2025-04-25 | Fine | $46,972 |
| 2025-04-25 | Payment Denial | 19 days payment denial |
| 2024-12-19 | Fine | $63,801 |
| 2024-12-19 | Payment Denial | 29 days payment denial |
| 2024-06-06 | Fine | $29,211 |
| 2024-05-01 | Fine | $50,947 |
| 2024-01-12 | Fine | $25,847 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APT, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| HANCOCK, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555565. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.