BEACON HEALTHCARE CENTER

Beacon Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 919 N Sunset Ave in West Covina, California (ZIP 91790), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 54 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid recipients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Beacon Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating on the five-point scale and is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, reflecting performance in this category relative to state and national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is also 5 stars, indicating favorable outcomes across the standardized clinical metrics used in CMS evaluations. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff hours per resident per day as calculated by CMS. Beacon Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals and families researching payment options are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (626) 962-4489 to confirm current accepted insurance plans, private pay arrangements, and any additional financial assistance programs that may be available. When considered in the context of national data, Beacon Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 5-star rating places it in the highest tier among CMS-evaluated facilities nationally, where the average overall rating is 3.0 stars. The health inspection and quality measure components each contribute positively to this standing. However, the staffing rating of 2 stars indicates that nurse staffing levels, as reported to and adjusted by CMS, are below what is typically observed at facilities with comparable overall ratings. Staffing data used by CMS is derived from payroll-based journal records and reflects averages across reporting periods. Prospective residents and their families may wish to inquire directly with the facility about current staffing practices and staff-to-resident ratios when conducting their evaluation.