Safety Report: Seal Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center
Official ratings
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
No citations at the “actual harm” or “immediate jeopardy” level in the last three inspection cycles.
Citations by topic
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 (30) than in the cycle before (36).
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.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 7 | August 28, 2026; July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; December 31, 2024; October 24, 2024; July 25, 2024; June 29, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 7 | August 28, 2026; July 3, 2026; July 16, 2025; April 22, 2025; May 16, 2024; February 1, 2024; June 29, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 6 | August 28, 2026; July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; March 6, 2025; June 21, 2024; June 29, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 6 | February 19, 2026; May 16, 2024; February 1, 2024; January 9, 2024; November 29, 2023; June 29, 2023 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 5 | July 22, 2026; July 3, 2026; December 31, 2024; July 25, 2024; June 29, 2023 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 4 | July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; October 24, 2024; June 29, 2023 |
| 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. (F584) | 4 | July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; August 21, 2024; June 29, 2023 |
| 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) | 4 | July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; October 30, 2023; June 29, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 4 | July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; April 12, 2024; June 29, 2023 |
| 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. (F693) | 4 | July 3, 2026; July 16, 2025; April 22, 2025; June 29, 2023 |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F552) | 3 | July 22, 2026; June 21, 2024; June 29, 2023 |
| 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. (F803) | 3 | July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; June 29, 2023 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 3 | July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; June 29, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; June 29, 2023 |
| 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. (F578) | 3 | July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025; June 29, 2023 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F919) | 3 | April 22, 2025; October 24, 2024; June 29, 2023 |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F881) | 2 | July 3, 2026; June 29, 2023 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 2 | July 3, 2026; April 22, 2025 |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (F909) | 2 | July 3, 2026; June 29, 2023 |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F814) | 2 | July 3, 2026; June 29, 2023 |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F908) | 2 | April 22, 2025; June 29, 2023 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | April 22, 2025; June 29, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | April 22, 2025; May 16, 2024 |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F554) | 2 | April 22, 2025; June 29, 2023 |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F583) | 2 | April 22, 2025; June 29, 2023 |
| Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757) | 2 | May 16, 2024; February 1, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 28, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
July 22, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
July 3, 2026 — 21 citations
February 19, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 16, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 22, 2025 — 28 citations
March 6, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 31, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 24, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
August 21, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 25, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 21, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
May 16, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
April 12, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 15, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 1, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
January 9, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 29, 2023 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
October 30, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 29, 2023 — 35 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare