Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Laguna Hills, CA

Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Laguna Hills, California. It is located in Orange county at 24962 Calle Aragon, Laguna Hills, California 92637. You can reach out to the office of Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center via phone at (949) 587-9000. This skilled nursing facility has 99 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 93.13%. Its legal business name is Gate Three Healthcare, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 nursing homes.

Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center (Medicare CCN 555257) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1987 (39 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2026.

Contact Information

Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
24962 Calle Aragon, Laguna Hills, California 92637
(949) 587-9000

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Nursing Home Profile

NamePalm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Location24962 Calle Aragon, Laguna Hills, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds99
Occupancy Rate93.13%
Medicare ID (CCN)555257
Legal Business NameGate Three Healthcare, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainThe Ensign Group (342 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1639164361
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameGate Three Healthcare LLC
Doing Business AsPalm Terrace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Address24962 Calle Aragon, Laguna Hills, CA 92637
Phone Number949-587-9000

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.343.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.440.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.520.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.372.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.693.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.240.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.170.07
Total nursing staff turnover52.5%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover50%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines2
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$50,950
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for 24 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 50 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Feb 26, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Ensure 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.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Mar 10, 2026
Aug 13, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 27, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 21, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 21, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 21, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Ensure 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.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 21, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 21, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Feb 21, 2025

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased9.0313.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.615.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.30.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.571.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms2.3812.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.893.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.3393.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.8682.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.541.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened8.6614.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication18.3419.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine99.7279.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.64.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence12.9119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication2.8615.38

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