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Beacon Healthcare Center
919 N Sunset Ave, West Covina, CA 91790
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Beacon Healthcare Center, in West Covina, California, is certified for 54 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Nahs chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 11, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 59.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 31.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 59.3 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.4% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $12,831 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Jan 2026, 17 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×25 E ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.4%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.8% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: West Covina Care Inc. Chain: Nahs (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahs Southeast, Inc. | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2018 |
| Nahs Holding Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2019 |
| Nahs Employee Stock Ownership Trust | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Los Angeles County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital | Los Angeles | 121 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 34.7 | $9K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital | Los Angeles | 210 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 16.7 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Angels Nursing Health Center | Los Angeles | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 75.5 | $72K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Ararat Post Acute | Glendale | 28 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 107.1 | $42K | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Atherton Baptist Home | Alhambra | 113 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 24.8 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center | Long Beach | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 24.0 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Beachside Post Acute | Torrance | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 28.2 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Bonnie Brae Skilled Nursing | Los Angeles | 59 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 54.2 | — | 5 May 2026 |
All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Beacon Healthcare Center been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Beacon Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Beacon Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Beacon Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Nahs chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nahs Southeast, Inc., Nahs Holding Inc and Nahs Employee Stock Ownership Trust. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Beacon Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.