Elder Care Record

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Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center

2625 East Fourth Street, Long Beach, CA 90814

CCN 055387 · For-profit, corporation · 81 certified beds · chain The Ensign Group

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

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.

Certified for 81 beds, Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center serves Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1973.

CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.

Inspectors recorded 76 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 32, 28 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 93.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.

CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $61K and 1 payment denial.

Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 39.1%.

76health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles2 at actual harm or worse
$61Kfines listed by CMS3 penalties in period
4.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
95%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)77 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityLos Angeles Co. medianCalifornia medianUS average
Overall star rating2233.0
Health citations, 3 cycles76614428.7
Citations per 100 beds93.869.151.126.8
Total nurse hours per resident day4.44.34.23.9
RN hours per resident day0.50.40.50.7
Nursing staff turnover39.1%34.4%36.4%45.8%
Fines listed$60,763$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

Cycle 1 (latest)16
Cycle 232
Cycle 328

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Mar 2026, 12 Dec 2024.

Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×54 E ×16 F ×1 B ×2 C ×1

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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
21 May 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation10 Jun 2026
21 May 2026F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation10 Jun 2026
5 May 2026F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation22 May 2026
8 Apr 2026F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0578Honor 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.DStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0803Ensure 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.DStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0887Educate 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.DStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.CStandard survey10 Apr 2026
19 Mar 2026F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard survey10 Apr 2026
5 Feb 2026F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint investigation23 Feb 2026
31 Jul 2025F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.DComplaint investigation18 Aug 2025
31 Jul 2025F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DComplaint investigation18 Aug 2025
23 May 2025F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DComplaint investigation10 Jun 2025
7 Feb 2025F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EComplaint investigation5 Mar 2025
7 Feb 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation5 Mar 2025
24 Jan 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint investigation14 Feb 2025
17 Jan 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation11 Feb 2025
17 Jan 2025F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation11 Feb 2025
8 Jan 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation31 Jan 2025
8 Jan 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation31 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.EStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DComplaint investigation6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.DStandard survey6 Jan 2025
4 Dec 2024F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FComplaint investigation26 Dec 2024
4 Dec 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation26 Dec 2024
4 Dec 2024F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DComplaint investigation26 Dec 2024
4 Dec 2024F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DComplaint investigation26 Dec 2024
3 Sep 2024F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2024
3 Sep 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2024
3 Sep 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2024
3 Sep 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation26 Sep 2024
12 Aug 2024F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint investigation5 Sep 2024
13 Jun 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint investigation5 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation5 Jul 2024
15 May 2024F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DComplaint investigation24 May 2024
15 May 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation24 May 2024
3 May 2024F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DComplaint investigation23 May 2024
2 May 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation30 May 2024
2 May 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation30 May 2024
4 Apr 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint investigation25 Apr 2024
26 Mar 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation10 Apr 2024
5 Mar 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EComplaint investigation22 Mar 2024
5 Mar 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation22 Mar 2024
5 Mar 2024F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DComplaint investigation22 Mar 2024
5 Mar 2024F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.DComplaint investigation22 Mar 2024
5 Mar 2024F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint investigation22 Mar 2024
5 Mar 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation22 Mar 2024
5 Mar 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation22 Mar 2024
30 Jan 2024F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint investigation21 Feb 2024
30 Jan 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation21 Feb 2024
29 Dec 2023F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.EStandard survey18 Jan 2024
29 Dec 2023F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey18 Jan 2024
29 Dec 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey18 Jan 2024
29 Dec 2023F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey18 Jan 2024
29 Dec 2023F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey18 Jan 2024
29 Dec 2023F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard survey18 Jan 2024
19 Sep 2023F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EComplaint investigation16 Oct 2023
19 Sep 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint investigation16 Oct 2023
21 Aug 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.KComplaint investigation20 Sep 2023
21 Aug 2023F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint investigation20 Sep 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmountDetail
4 Dec 2024Payment denial—1 days
5 Mar 2024Fine$8,990
21 Aug 2023Fine$51,773

Staffing

Total nursing4.38 h
Nurse aides2.68 h
LPN1.25 h
RN0.45 h
Weekend total3.82 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.1%, RNs 22.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityCalifornia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay11.4%8.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay3.5%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay0.9%1.3%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay6.1%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay2.8%8.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay5.4%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay16.4%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: Moonrise Healthcare Inc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).

OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Twomagnets LLCOperational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023

Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.

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Alcott Rehabilitation HospitalLos Angeles1215444234.7$9K23 Dec 2025
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All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center been cited for?

76 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.

Has Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $61K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.

How does staffing at Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center?

It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Twomagnets LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Mar 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.