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Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Laguna Hills, CA: 4 star rating, no fines

Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Laguna Hills, CA is owned by The Ensign Group Inc, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 38 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on February 26, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
24962 Calle Aragon, Laguna Hills, CA 92637
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
99
Residents per day
92 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Gate Three Healthcare, LLC
Chain
The Ensign Group, 347 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
38, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
February 26, 2026
CMS Certification Number
555257
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
February 26, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F803Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
February 9, 2026F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPlan of correctionMarch 10, 2026data.cms.gov
August 13, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 27, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F803Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F761Ensure 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.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedB: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 10, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
September 3, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 18, 2024data.cms.gov
September 3, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 18, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 30, 2023data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 30, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 10 individual or personal trusts (4 managers, 4 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
The Ensign Group IncIndirect ownerNot listedJanuary 30, 2006data.cms.gov
Ensign Services IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedNovember 1, 2004data.cms.gov
Welltower Victory II Landlord LPAdditional disclosable partyNot listedAugust 31, 2016data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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