Beachside Nursing Center
7781 Garfield Avenue · Huntington Beach, CA · 92648 · 7148479671
59 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
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.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
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.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
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.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
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.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Ensure 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.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555027 · certified since January 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.