INTERCOMMUNITY CARE CENTER

Intercommunity Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2626 Grand Avenue in Long Beach, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 147 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance in measured categories. Intercommunity Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, the lowest tier in that category, indicating a higher frequency or severity of cited deficiencies compared to facilities with higher inspection scores. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and aide hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting strong performance across the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS for resident outcomes. Intercommunity Care Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification allows the facility to serve residents who qualify under federal health insurance for older adults and individuals with disabilities, as well as those who qualify under the joint federal and state program for individuals with limited income and resources. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (562) 427-8915 to confirm current bed availability, payment options, and any private pay arrangements. When compared to the national averages, Intercommunity Care Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating and 1-star health inspection rating place the facility below average in those areas relative to other nursing homes across the country. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. The quality measure rating of 5 stars stands out as notably above average, indicating that on the clinical outcome measures tracked by CMS, this facility performs at the highest measured level. Individuals researching this facility may wish to review the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database to better understand the specific factors contributing to each rating category.