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Findings, latest cycle16
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds99
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 56 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Administration | Arrange 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Nursing and physician services | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F0725) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Nursing and physician services | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. (F0711) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Resident rights | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F0627) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Resident rights | Honor 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Resident rights | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure 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. (F0693) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 15, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 15, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 15, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, minimal risk pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, minimal risk pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: May 23, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 23, 2025 |
Earlier inspections (34)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760) | No harm, minimal risk pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: May 7, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Infection control | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F0883) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | 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 limited. (F0758) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (F0688) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Mar 28, 2025 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F0610) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 21, 2024 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 14, 2024 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 5, 2024 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | 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 limited. (F0758) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Nursing and physician services | Ensure 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Oct 21, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.86 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.56 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 4.25 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 28.6% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 99 |
| Residents per day, average | 89.8 |
| Ownership | For-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | Garden Grove Convalescent Hospital Inc. |
| Chain | The Mandelbaum Family (18 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Jan 1, 1971 |
Questions to ask when you call
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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov
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