LONG BEACH CARE CENTER, INC

Long Beach Care Center, Inc is a skilled nursing facility located at 2615 Grand Avenue in Long Beach, California (ZIP 90815), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 163 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns Long Beach Care Center, Inc an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS rating system evaluates facilities across three primary domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which indicates staffing levels below the national norm when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, representing performance on clinical quality indicators that are above average compared to other facilities nationally. These individual domain ratings contribute to the overall composite score. Long Beach Care Center, Inc holds dual Medicare and Medicaid certification, meaning the facility is eligible to bill both programs for qualifying residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and benefit period limits. Medicaid coverage is available for eligible low-income residents who meet California state criteria for long-term care benefits. Individuals relying on private insurance or self-pay arrangements should contact the facility directly at (562) 426-6141 to obtain current information on accepted payment sources and any associated costs. When compared to national benchmarks, Long Beach Care Center, Inc presents a mixed profile across its rated domains. The overall 1-star rating and the 1-star health inspection rating are both notably below the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting a higher frequency or severity of inspection findings relative to peers. The staffing rating of 2 stars also falls below the national average, indicating that staffing levels, when adjusted for the complexity of resident needs, are lower than typical. However, the facility's quality measure rating of 4 stars stands above the national average, indicating stronger-than-average performance on clinical outcome indicators. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review detailed CMS inspection reports, available through the Medicare Care Compare tool, to gain a more complete picture of this facility's performance history.