nursing home in Huntington Beach, CA

Beachside Nursing Center

7781 Garfield Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 · (714) 847-9671

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

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

Beachside Nursing Center at a glance

Beachside Nursing Center is a 59-bed for-profit nursing home in Huntington Beach, California (Orange County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.5 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (February 25, 2026) found 17 health citations. The California average is 15.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 30.9% per year (state average 36.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
59
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
The Ensign Group
Medicare-certified since
January 1, 1981
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Orange County
CMS Certification Number
555027

Ratings

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

Staffing

This facility4.31 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)4.31 hrs4.52 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.44 hrs0.67 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.38 hrs2.65 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.60 hrs4.09 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)30.9%36.7%45.8%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility17California 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)17169Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)443Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)72105.880.6Better

Penalties

This facility0California 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)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$23,986$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds5999107
Average residents per day568886
Occupancy94.6%88.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.4%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)3.4%1.6%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.4%4.3%4.6%Average
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2.3%12%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.8%1.2%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)8.7%10.2%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)10.4%9.8%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)10.6%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)14%13.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)30.4%10.2%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95%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 facility1.4%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)1.4%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95.4%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 54 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 10, 2026
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 June 11, 2026
April 30, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 16, 2026
Complaint
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 April 20, 2026
February 25, 2026
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2026
February 25, 2026
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 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
Complaint
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 · Tag F0842
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
Standard
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 March 19, 2026
February 25, 2026
Standard
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
Standard
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 · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 25, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
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 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
Standard
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 · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
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 March 22, 2026
August 29, 2025
Complaint
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
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected September 10, 2025
March 28, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 7, 2025
March 28, 2025
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 7, 2025
March 28, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected May 7, 2025
March 28, 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 April 24, 2025
March 28, 2025
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 March 31, 2025
March 28, 2025
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
March 28, 2025
Standard
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 24, 2025
March 28, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
March 28, 2025
Standard
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 31, 2025
March 28, 2025
Standard
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 · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
March 28, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
March 28, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
March 28, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 31, 2025
March 28, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
March 28, 2025
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 31, 2025
November 26, 2024
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024
Complaint
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 November 26, 2024
October 5, 2023
Fire safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 3, 2023
October 5, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 3, 2023
October 5, 2023
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 November 3, 2023
October 5, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 3, 2023
October 5, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 3, 2023
October 5, 2023
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 November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
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 November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
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 November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
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 November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
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 November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
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 November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
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 · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0825
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected November 2, 2023
October 5, 2023
Standard
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected November 2, 2023
September 6, 2023
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
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected September 7, 2023

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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

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

NameRoleShareSince
BASHANDY, HANY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/27/2025
BRAITHWAITE, SETH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/27/2025
ENSIGN SERVICES INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/31/2022
WILLITS, ADAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023
BURNAM, SOON
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE11/08/2022
KEETCH, CHAD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2011
LOOPER, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023
SATO, AMI
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/09/2024
PORT, BARRY
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/27/2025
BASHANDY, HANY
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE09/27/2023
BRAITHWAITE, SETH
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023
BASHANDY, HANY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/27/2023
BRAITHWAITE, SETH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023
MEDELY INC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beachside Nursing Center's rating?

Beachside Nursing Center has 4 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 Beachside Nursing Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 17 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Beachside Nursing 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 Beachside Nursing Center?

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

Where is Beachside Nursing Center and how do I contact it?

Beachside Nursing Center is at 7781 Garfield Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Phone: (714) 847-9671.

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.