Safety Report: Pacific Care Nursing Center

Long Beach, California · Based on official CMS inspection records as of October 1, 2026.

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How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.

Official ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Long-stay quality★★★★★
Short-stay quality★★★★★

Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.

Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.

Serious documented violations

0Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
3Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
19Requirements cited on more than one inspection
G
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of May 11, 2026, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by June 4, 2026.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of December 2, 2024, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by December 31, 2024.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of October 9, 2023, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by November 8, 2023.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686

Citations by topic

8Abuse, neglect & exploitation
7Infection control
7Medications & pharmacy
2Accidents & supervision

Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.

Is it getting better or worse?

Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (11) than in the cycle before (27).

Two cycles ago
1 serious
Prior cycle
1 serious
Most recent cycle
1 serious

An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.

Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.

Repeat findings

These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.

RequirementTimes citedInspection dates
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880)5February 4, 2026; July 18, 2025; December 3, 2024; September 30, 2024; July 25, 2024
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. (F761)3August 20, 2026; July 18, 2025; July 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684)3May 11, 2026; January 24, 2025; June 26, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686)3February 4, 2026; December 2, 2024; October 9, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697)3July 18, 2025; July 25, 2024; February 16, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609)3February 28, 2025; September 30, 2024; January 10, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580)3July 25, 2024; June 26, 2024; January 10, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842)2August 20, 2026; December 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812)2August 20, 2026; July 25, 2024
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. (F726)2August 20, 2026; May 11, 2026
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. (F688)2August 20, 2026; July 18, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F604)2August 20, 2026; July 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689)2May 11, 2026; July 18, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755)2July 18, 2025; July 25, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F867)2July 18, 2025; March 18, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759)2July 18, 2025; July 25, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600)2March 6, 2025; December 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656)2December 11, 2024; July 25, 2024
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. (F626)2September 19, 2024; February 26, 2024

Fines and enforcement

DateTypeAmount / length
May 11, 2026Fine$9,347
January 24, 2025Fine$17,215
December 2, 2024Fine$31,150

Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.

Complete inspection history

66 citations across 22 inspection dates.

August 20, 2026 — 6 citations
E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · corrected September 10, 2026
E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected September 10, 2026
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F726 · corrected September 10, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected September 10, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F688 · corrected September 10, 2026
D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F604 · corrected September 10, 2026
May 11, 2026 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected June 4, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F726 · complaint · corrected June 4, 2026
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected June 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · complaint · corrected February 27, 2026
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected February 27, 2026
August 21, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
E
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F565 · complaint · corrected September 15, 2025
July 18, 2025 — 16 citations
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected August 15, 2025
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected August 15, 2025
E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · corrected August 15, 2025
E
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F697 · corrected August 15, 2025
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F693 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F887 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F881 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Administration Deficiencies · F867 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F730 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F690 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F688 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F676 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected August 15, 2025
D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F604 · corrected August 15, 2025
March 6, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected March 21, 2025
February 28, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected March 13, 2025
January 24, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected February 14, 2025
December 11, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected December 31, 2024
D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected December 31, 2024
December 3, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · complaint · corrected December 31, 2024
D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · complaint · corrected December 31, 2024
December 2, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected December 31, 2024
E
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F825 · complaint · corrected December 31, 2024
D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · complaint · corrected December 31, 2024
September 30, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · complaint · corrected October 25, 2024
E
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected October 25, 2024
D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F610 · complaint · corrected October 25, 2024
September 19, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F626 · complaint · corrected October 21, 2024
July 25, 2024 — 14 citations
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected August 21, 2024
F
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F868 · corrected August 21, 2024
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected August 21, 2024
E
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F677 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F698 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F697 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F638 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · corrected August 21, 2024
D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F558 · corrected August 21, 2024
June 26, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected July 26, 2024
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · complaint · corrected July 26, 2024
March 18, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
F
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F867 · complaint · corrected April 15, 2024
February 26, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F626 · complaint · corrected March 20, 2024
February 16, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F697 · complaint · corrected March 18, 2024
January 10, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
E
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · complaint · corrected February 9, 2024
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected February 9, 2024
December 11, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F675 · complaint · corrected January 10, 2024
October 18, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F710 · complaint · corrected November 3, 2023
October 9, 2023 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected November 8, 2023

Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare

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