Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CHAPMAN CARE CENTER
GARDEN GROVE, CA · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 21, 2026
CMS Certification Number 055816 · first certified September 1967
Ownership
Operated by THE MANDELBAUM FAMILY · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
11 citations — more than 13% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 11 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 11 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0909 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 11 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | 8 |
| December 6, 2024 | 2 |
| January 21, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 2 | 2024-12-06 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2022-05-09 |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | 1 | 2022-05-09 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2022-05-09 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2026-01-21 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 1 | 2024-12-06 |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | 1 | 2022-05-09 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 1 | 2022-05-09 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 21, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2026) |
December 6, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 10, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 1, 2025) |
May 9, 2022 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2022) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2022) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2022) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.