Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
24452 Health Center Drive · Laguna Hills, CA 92653 · 208 certified beds
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Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Laguna Hills, California, in Orange County. Its reported capacity is 208 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Cambridge Healthcare Services. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 145 citations, the newest dated 26 May 2026. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 3.91 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
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3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
109
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4.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
106
Records from August 2023 to May 2026.
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0808Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0808 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · B
Citation F0908Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0908 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Keep all essential equipment working safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement 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…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · E
Citation F0802Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0881Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0887Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0887 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0558Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0694Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0694 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · E
Citation F0803Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 13, 2023 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-13 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 3.91 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.28 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services
Chain ID 98 · 32 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Cambridge Healthcare Services LLC
chain · PAC 2264617562
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
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Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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