nursing home in Long Beach, CA

Villa Serena Healthcare Center

723 E 9th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813 · (562) 437-2797

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★5
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Villa Serena Healthcare Center at a glance

Villa Serena Healthcare Center is a 52-bed for-profit nursing home in Long Beach, California (Los Angeles County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.5 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (February 9, 2026) found 13 health citations. The California average is 15.5.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $26,685.

Nursing staff turnover is 36.4% per year (state average 36.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
52
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Aaron Mayer
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 1969
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Los Angeles County
CMS Certification Number
055329

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.1 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.62 hrsCalifornia average4.52 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.62 hrs4.52 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.28 hrs0.67 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.86 hrs2.65 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.93 hrs4.09 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)36.4%36.7%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)83.3%38.1%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility13California average16U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)13169Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)543Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)55105.880.6Better

Penalties

This facility1California average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$26,685$23,986$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds5299107
Average residents per day498886
Occupancy93.3%88.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility0.6%California average1.6%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)0.6%1.6%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.8%4.3%4.6%Average
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)13.6%12%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%1.2%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.7%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)13.4%10.2%13.9%Average
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)5.8%9.8%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)7%4%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%7.3%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.4%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)10.2%13.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)9.2%10.2%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%98.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%98.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.6%California average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.6%1.5%1.6%Average
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%93.2%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%94.4%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 49 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 29, 2026
Complaint
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 · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2026
April 29, 2026
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2026
April 7, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 30, 2026
April 7, 2026
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 30, 2026
February 9, 2026
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Standard
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Standard
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0911
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected February 27, 2026
February 9, 2026
Standard
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected February 27, 2026
November 25, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2025
March 28, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 16, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0751
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Fire safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0032
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected February 7, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
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 · Tag F0887
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
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 · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0836
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0911
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
May 31, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 20, 2024
May 31, 2024
Complaint
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 · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 20, 2024
May 6, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 24, 2024
January 21, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected February 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
Standard
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0911
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected February 20, 2024

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $26,685 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
January 18, 2025Fine$26,685

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
DEUTSCH 2016 GRAT
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest—06/30/2023
DEUTSCH, RAFAEL
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest—10/01/2014
MAYER 2012 TRUST
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest—05/15/2016
DEUTSCH, ISAAC
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest72%06/30/2023
DEUTSCH, ISAAC
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/30/2023
CARAVAN OPERATIONS CORP
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2014
JEN KIN, EDEN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2014

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Frequently asked questions

What is Villa Serena Healthcare Center's rating?

Villa Serena Healthcare Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Villa Serena Healthcare Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 13 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Villa Serena Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Villa Serena Healthcare Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Aaron Mayer. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Villa Serena Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?

Villa Serena Healthcare Center is at 723 E 9th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813. Phone: (562) 437-2797.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.