Pacific Care Nursing Center

Pacific Care Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3355 Pacific Place in Long Beach, California 90806, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 99 certified beds and is currently active and accepting residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Pacific Care Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. Individual domain ratings provide a more detailed picture of facility performance. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting findings from recent state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average across nursing and support staff categories. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting strong performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and other resident health metrics tracked by CMS. Pacific Care Nursing Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible low-income residents and is administered through California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals and families seeking information about private pay options or other insurance arrangements are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (562) 595-4336. When assessed against national benchmarks, Pacific Care Nursing Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating is consistent with the national average, suggesting mid-range performance across combined measures. The 2-star health inspection rating is a notable area of lower performance relative to national norms, indicating a higher frequency or severity of deficiencies identified during inspections. In contrast, the 4-star staffing rating and 5-star quality measure rating both surpass national averages, suggesting stronger performance in workforce levels and clinical quality outcomes. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for complete inspection history, staffing data, and quality measure details before making care decisions.