4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
At Mission Palms Healthcare Center in Westminster, California, they offer nothing short of premium skilled nursing, accompanied by five-star rehabilitation services. The heart of this skilled nursing facility beats with the unwavering commitment to serve, nurture life, and empower senior individuals to thrive. Located in Orange County, California, Mission Palms Healthcare Center prides itself on being a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home facility, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge rehabilitation and nursing services.
At Mission Palms, the well-being, safety, and comfort of each resident are paramount. Here, every individual is treated to tailored, high-quality service. The professional team, equipped with top-tier training, ensures that patients receive the highest level of care, all within a comfortable and secure environment designed to promote their thriving journey to well-being. With a staff of professionals passionately committed to serving others, they aim to create a secure, comfortable, and therapeutic environment that supports patients in regaining their independence and reuniting with their loved ones.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 222nd out of 293 homes in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 23m per day | ▼ 42% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 9m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 29m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 46m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 10m per day | ▲ 100% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 17m per day | ▼ 44% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
35 of 39 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 39 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
25% fewer staff per resident than California average
5% worse than California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 6 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
6
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 23 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
23
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 61 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
61
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 0 | 61 | 21,347 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 7,837 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,417 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,012 | 82 | 89% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,751 | 70 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,431 | 69 | 75% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,355 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,141 | 71 | 77% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 724 | 68 | 74% | 5.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 579 | 73 | 79% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 66 | 72% | 7.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 66 | 72% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 57 | 62% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 329 | 45 | 49% | 7.3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
75% lower than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
58% fewer fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.5
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 27, 2024 · $14K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 27, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.5
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.3
9% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.7%
24% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.5%
13% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.7%
14% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.3%
73% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%
148% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
12% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.5%
55% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.34
48% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.96
40% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
76% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.9%
10% better than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.0%
38% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
61.8%
15% better than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.9%
5% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
71% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
96Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Mission Palms Healthcare Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #138 / 295Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 295 homes in California for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #99 / 295Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 295 homes in California for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 56–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (71% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Westminster's city center to Mission Palms Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CA AVG
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#238 / 1492 | +27% | 3.58
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#222 / 293 | -9% | -15% | $0
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#1 / 298 | - | 56
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56
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50.2
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#208 / 293 | 4.3
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4.3
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#166 / 293 | - | 78 | - |
63
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63
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57
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#949 / 2087 | Kristina Kuizon | $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#220 / 295 | $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#201 / 295 | 53.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
45.2%
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#70 / 295 | 555445 | ||||
| Mission Palms Healthcare Center | NH HOS RC SNF | Westminster | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
104
Rank
#724 / 1644 |
94.1%
Facility
94.1%
CA AVG
73.9
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#233 / 1492 | +27% | 3.61
Facility
3.61
CA AVG
4.22
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#222 / 293 | -48% | -15% | $13.9k
Facility
$13.9k
CA AVG
$56.5k
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#216 / 298 | - | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
50.2
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#137 / 293 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
CA AVG
4.6
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#257 / 293 | 1 | 93 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
CA AVG
57
Rank
#949 / 2087 | - | $15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#162 / 295 | $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#138 / 295 | 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#99 / 295 | 56271 | ||||
| Villa Valencia Healthcare Center | NH SNF | Laguna Hills | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1084 / 1644 |
89.8%
Facility
89.8%
CA AVG
73.9
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#353 / 1492 | +22% | 3.21
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3.21
CA AVG
4.22
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#276 / 293 | +19% | -24% | $0
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$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
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#1 / 298 | - | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
50.2
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#145 / 293 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#71 / 293 | - | 53 | - |
62
Facility
62
CA AVG
57
Rank
#980 / 2087 | Alhv LLC | $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#158 / 295 | $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#196 / 295 | 49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#212 / 295 | 555462 | ||||
| Anaheim Healthcare Center | NH SNF | Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim) | 250
Facility
250
CA AVG
104
Rank
#86 / 1644 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#400 / 1492 | +18% | 4.29
Facility
4.29
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#102 / 293 | +18% | +2% | $9.3k
Facility
$9.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#201 / 298 | - | 110
Facility
110
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#281 / 293 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#214 / 293 | 1 | 219 | - |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#767 / 2087 | Anaheim Healthcare Center LLC | $35.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$35.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#3 / 295 | $21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#6 / 295 | 59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#285 / 295 | 55984 | ||||
| Orange Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC | NH AL HOS PC RC SNF | Orange | 112
Facility
112
CA AVG
104
Rank
#630 / 1644 |
82.8%
Facility
82.8%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#608 / 1492 | +12% | 3.72
Facility
3.72
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#201 / 293 | -56% | -12% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 298 | - | 83
Facility
83
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#253 / 293 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#200 / 293 | 1 | 93 | - |
58
Facility
58
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1126 / 2087 | - | $15.5MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
$15.5MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#57 / 295 | $9.7MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
$9.7MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#95 / 295 | 62.2%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
62.2%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#263 / 295 | 55252 |
Mission Palms Healthcare Center is located in Westminster, California.
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Mission Palms Healthcare Center has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Mission Palms Healthcare Center's occupancy is 89.6%.
Mission Palms Healthcare Center has been operating for approximately 55 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Mission Palms Healthcare Center has a no-pet policy.
Mission Palms Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit in CA.
Yes — there are 19 photos of Mission Palms Healthcare Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Mission Palms Healthcare Center is located at 240 Hospital Cir, Westminster, CA 92683.
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