The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE CENTER
LONG BEACH, CA · Medicare-certified · 154 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE CENTER has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent abuse citation, and $74,841 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 4.13 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1282 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $74,841recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1282.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.40
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05
- Nurse aides
- 2.68
- Weekend nursing
- 3.71
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.6%4.1%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%3.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%4.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0.9%7.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.1%9.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.4%7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.2%8.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1%2.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.5%4.6%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,438 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,135 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $28,915 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $33,488 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $74,841 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $12,438
Federal fine
Mar 16, 2026
- $28,915
Federal fine
May 15, 2025
- 23 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 24, 2025
- $33,488
Federal fine
Jan 24, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2016
Now operated by Long Beach Healthcare Center, previously Vista Cove Care Center at Long Beach.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SERRANO GROUP · 11 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 136.7 residents on an average day (89% of 154 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.