Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center
2625 East Fourth Street · Long Beach, CA · 90814 · 5624340974
81 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $62,511 |
Inspection citations (73 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
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.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 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 April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
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 April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 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 April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 19, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 19, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
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 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 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 January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 4, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
| March 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,990 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $51,773 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $1,748 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055387 · certified since December 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.