COLONIAL CARE CENTER

Colonial Care Center is a nursing facility located at 1913 E 5th Street in Long Beach, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 196 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. Colonial Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a 1-star rating in health inspections, a 2-star rating in staffing, and a 2-star rating in quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects the findings from state surveys conducted on behalf of CMS, including the frequency and severity of deficiencies cited during those surveys. The staffing rating is based on reported nurse and aide hours per resident per day, adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating reflects performance on a set of clinical indicators tracking resident health outcomes. Colonial Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who qualify for federal and state insurance programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility should contact the administration directly at (562) 432-5751 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may apply. When assessed against national benchmarks, Colonial Care Center's performance is below average across multiple rating categories. The national average overall CMS rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's 1-star overall rating places it in the lowest tier as defined by the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. The health inspection component, also rated at 1 star, is a significant factor in the overall score. Both the staffing and quality measure components received 2 stars, indicating performance below the midpoint of the national scale. Families and individuals researching skilled nursing options in the Long Beach area may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports, which are publicly available through the Medicare Care Compare database, to obtain a complete picture of the facility's compliance history and clinical outcomes.