Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Long Beach Healthcare Center
3401 Cedar Avenue · Long Beach, CA 90807 · 154 certified beds
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About Long Beach Healthcare Center
Long Beach Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Long Beach, California. Its capacity is 154 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Serrano Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 104 citations, the most recent on May 6, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.04 hours per resident per day. It is one of 26 nursing homes listed in Long Beach. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (104)
Records from April 2021 to May 2026.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2024.
April 26, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 3, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 27, 2024.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $81,538
March 16, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,438 against this nursing home on March 16, 2026.
May 15, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $28,915 against this nursing home on May 15, 2025.
January 24, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 22, 2025, lasting 23 days (triggered by inspection on January 24, 2025).
January 24, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $33,488 against this nursing home on January 24, 2025.
Staffing
4.04 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.12 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Serrano Group, a chain of 11 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 1.6 for health inspections, 3.2 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Long Beach.
Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center
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