Mission Palms Healthcare Center
Westminster, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056271) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,923
Phone: (714) 892-6686 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mission Palms Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Mission Palms Healthcare Center reports 4.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.3%.
Mission Palms Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,923.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Mission Palms Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Westminster, Orange County, California, first approved for certification on February 22, 1971. The facility is certified for 99 beds and reports an average of 86.7 residents, and it is owned by a for-profit corporation. It has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mission Palms holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,923.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
Mission Palms is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which operates 35 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 across the chain.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mission Palms has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Mission Palms is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover of 16.3% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,923.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Mission Palms is certified for 99 beds and reports an average of 86.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which has 35 facilities averaging a 3.7 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 22, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings; Mission Palms scores 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively, combining into an overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7148926686 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 7148926686 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056271?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.