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Ocean Ridge Post Acute
3850 E. Esther St., Long Beach, CA 90804
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 99 beds, Ocean Ridge Post Acute serves Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1974.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 94 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 33, 41 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 94.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $58K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 38.8%.
94health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles2 at actual harm or worse
$58Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
4.0nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
90%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)89 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 94 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 94.9 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.8% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $58,032 | $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: 26 Mar 2026, 24 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×62 E ×24 F ×6
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 date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0887 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 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 | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0726 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 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 | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 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 | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 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 | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 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 | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Apr 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 | 10 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0585 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0585 | Honor 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Nov 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | 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 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | J | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0585 | Honor 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2024 | Fine | $58,032 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.8%, 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 | 7.8% | 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 | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.4% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.6% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Alamitos Ridge Healthcare, Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 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 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | West Covina | 54 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 59.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ocean Ridge Post Acute been cited for?
94 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 Ocean Ridge Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $58K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ocean Ridge Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ocean Ridge Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ocean Ridge Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 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.