Palms Retirement Center
Nursing Home · Fullerton, CA
Palms Retirement Center
Nursing Home · Fullerton, CA
Palms Retirement Center is a residential care facility that provides assisted living and dementia care services to promote a healthier and happier life for seniors. The facility offers activities that encourage movement and relationship building among residents. It aims to improve the emotional, mental, social, physical, and spiritual aspects of its residents' lives.
144-bed community Rank #403 / 1665Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 403rd out of 1665 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
4 years in operation Rank #835 / 1209Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 835th out of 1209 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 82 / 100 Rank #357 / 2096Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 2096 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 16, 2022
CountyOrange
RCFE Number306006071
Palms Retirement Center is administrated by Khatera Bahadory.
Owner NamePalms Retirement Center Inc
Activities For Residents
Transportation Assistance
Social Service Department Assistance
Specific ProgramsHousekeeping and Laundry, Special Diet Preparation, Dedicated Dementia Unit
Inspection History
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
10 citations
21 complaints
41 total visits
24 complaint visits
3 official inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (156% above)
• Complaint visits (85% above)
• Other visits (100% above)
• Total complaints (50% above)
• Complaints per year (50% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
• Citations per year (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Total visits (156% above)
• Complaint visits (85% above)
• Other visits (100% above)
• Total complaints (50% above)
• Complaints per year (50% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
• Citations per year (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2 | 2 | This facility has citations per year in line with the California average (2 vs. CA avg 2).— At avg |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 41 | 16 | This facility has 156% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (41 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 156% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 24 | 13 | This facility has 85% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (24 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 85% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 14 | 7 | This facility has 100% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (14 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 100% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 21 | 14 | This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical California nursing home (21 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 4.2 | 2.8 | This facility has 50% more complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (4.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 50% worse |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palms Retirement Center
Is Palms Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Palms Retirement Center has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Who is the administrator of Palms Retirement Center?
Khatera Bahadory is the administrator of Palms Retirement Center.
How many beds does Palms Retirement Center have?
Palms Retirement Center has 144 beds.
Has Palms Retirement Center had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Palms Retirement Center has had 10 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Palms Retirement Center?
Yes — there are 9 photos of Palms Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Palms Retirement Center?
Palms Retirement Center is located at 312 N ROOSEVELT AVE.
What is the phone number of Palms Retirement Center?
(626) 353-4710 will put you in contact with the team at Palms Retirement Center.
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