For profit - Corporation ·
59 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Beachside Nursing Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Huntington Beach, California. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.41 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Mar 28, 2025 cited 13 deficiencies.
Not SLA EnrolledThis facility hasn't enrolled in resident survey verification. Learn about enrollment →
CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Beachside Nursing Center compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.41
4.51
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.39
0.65
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.40
2.64
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
37.7%
38.1%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
13.0
15.4
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.41
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.39
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.62
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.40
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.50
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
37.7%
Registered Nurses—
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Mar 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
13
Total Deficiencies Found
52
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Beachside Nursing Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Infection Control Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
About This Facility
Address
7781 Garfield Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648
CMS Certification #
555027
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
59
Avg Residents/Day
55.3
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1981-01-01
Chain
The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of The Ensign Group
329
Facilities Nationwide
The Ensign Group operates 329 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Beachside Nursing Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Beachside Nursing Center reports 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 13 deficiencies.
Beachside Nursing Center is certified for 59 beds.
Admissions at Beachside Nursing Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (714) 847-9671. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
Looking for assisted living or memory care instead?
