Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) · Artesia, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Artesia Palms Care Center
11900 E. Artesia BLVD. · Artesia, CA 90701 · 296 certified beds
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About Artesia Palms Care Center
Artesia Palms Care Center is a nursing home in Artesia, California. Its capacity is 296 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 81 citations, the most recent on May 29, 2026. CMS also lists 8 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.98 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Artesia. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (81)
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0909Regularly 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 23, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 23, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 23, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 23, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 23, 2025
Tag F0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
April 25, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2025.
April 25, 2025
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2025.
Penalties (8)
Total fines: $267,056
November 12, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $50,278 against this nursing home on November 12, 2025.
April 25, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $46,972 against this nursing home on April 25, 2025.
April 25, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 24, 2025, lasting 19 days (triggered by inspection on April 25, 2025).
December 19, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $63,801 against this nursing home on December 19, 2024.
December 19, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 19, 2025, lasting 29 days (triggered by inspection on December 19, 2024).
June 6, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $29,211 against this nursing home on June 6, 2024.
May 1, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $50,947 against this nursing home on May 1, 2024.
January 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $25,847 against this nursing home on January 12, 2024.
Staffing
3.98 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.74 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Artesia.
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