BEACH TERRACE CARE CENTER

Beach Terrace Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 640 West Broadway in Long Beach, New York, within Nassau County. The facility operates with 182 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It holds certification under both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal and state insurance coverage. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest performance. Beach Terrace Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, placing it at the national average of 3.0 stars. Each of the three component ratings that contribute to the overall score also falls at 3 stars. The health inspection rating of 3 stars reflects results from on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating of 3 stars is based on the number of nursing staff hours provided per resident per day, adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is derived from clinical data related to resident health outcomes across multiple care indicators. Beach Terrace Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which broadens access for residents who qualify for these programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (516) 431-4400 to confirm current payment policies, availability, and any private pay or supplemental insurance arrangements. When measured against national benchmarks, Beach Terrace Care Center aligns with the national average across all four CMS rating categories. The facility's overall rating of 3 stars, combined with uniform 3-star ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, indicates performance consistent with the middle range of nursing facilities nationwide. Facilities in Nassau County and across New York State vary widely in their ratings, and this data provides one standardized point of comparison for those researching care options in the Long Beach area. CMS updates these ratings periodically, and the most current information is available through the official CMS Care Compare database.