Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

24962 CALLE ARAGON
LAGUNA HILLS CA 92637
Phone: 9495879000

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing2/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the California average: 0.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Laguna Hills average: 0.3 star higher (2.7), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds99
Average residents per day92.2
Occupancy93%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainTHE ENSIGN GROUP (344 facilities)
CountyOrange
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1987-04-09
CMS certification number (CCN)555257
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle23

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.84
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.34
Registered nurse turnover50.0%
Total nursing staff turnover52.5%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$50,950
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $50,950 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 2, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS certifies 99 beds; the facility reports an average of 92.2 residents per day (about 93% occupancy).

Does Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $50,950 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.