Nursing homes › California › La Palma Nursing Center
1130 La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 7147727480 · 72 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Mandelbaum Family, a group operating 18 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 3.3/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $605,547 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 5.68 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.75. Weekend total: 5.02. Nursing staff turnover: 27%.
All-time on record: 62 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-24 |
| 2025-09-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | 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 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | 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 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | 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. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | 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. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2024-11-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-08-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-08-29 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-08-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-08-29 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-08-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-29 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-08-29 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-08-29 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-08-29 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-08-29 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-23 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTRO-GARCIA, MARIA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/06/2019 |
| MANDELBAUM, JANET | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2019 |
| CASTRO-GARCIA, MARIA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/06/2019 |
| MANDELBAUM, JANET | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2019 |
| CASTRO-GARCIA, MARIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/06/2019 |
| CORTEZ, LIZETTE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/02/2004 |
| GONZALEZ, DANILO | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/03/2021 |
| LEE, KYUNG-MY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| MANDELBAUM, SIMCHA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2026 |
| MARTILLANO, MARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/29/2010 |
| PEREZ, GERARDO | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/07/2024 |
| PHAM, JULIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/16/2000 |
| TALEBI DOLOUEI, REZA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2023 |
| TORRES, JOYLOURDES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/09/2023 |
| WILLIAMS, CLINTON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/04/2010 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555329. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.