Ocean Ridge Post Acute
3850 E. Esther St. · Long Beach, CA · 90804 · 5624983368
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs 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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $183,885 |
Inspection citations (96 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 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 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 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 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 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 April 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 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 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 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 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 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 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $58,032 |
| June 21, 2023 | Fine | $125,853 |
| June 21, 2023 | Payment Denial | 24 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056378 · certified since December 13, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.