Quick answers
- Where is Beachside Nursing Center?
- 7781 Garfield Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, in Orange County, California.
- What is the phone number of Beachside Nursing Center?
- (714) 847-9671, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Beachside Nursing Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Beachside Nursing Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Beachside Nursing Center.
- What did inspectors find at Beachside Nursing Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 5, 2023 to June 10, 2026), Medicare lists 53 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 5, 2023 to June 10, 2026), Beachside Nursing Center had 53 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: February 25, 2026 — 17 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 25, 2026 (complaint investigation); February 25, 2026 (standard health inspection); April 16, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 30, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 10, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 17 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0887 Level D
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
Previous cycle: March 28, 2025 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 26, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 28, 2025 (standard health inspection); August 29, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0803 Level D
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0849 Level D
“Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0908 Level D
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0557 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0656 Level B
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Earlier cycle: October 5, 2023 — 21 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 5, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 21 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0773 Level D
“Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.”
F0808 Level D
“Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.”
F0825 Level D
“Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0583 Level B
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0641 Level B
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0655 Level B
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0686 Level B
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0693 Level B
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (9)
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0712 Level C
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
E0041 Level D
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.30 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.44 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.29 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.74 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.28 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 27.9% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 20.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 347 nursing homes: The Ensign Group.
Legal business name: Desert Mallow Healthcare Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medely Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2023 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 59 |
| Average residents per day | 55.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | The Ensign Group |
| Legal business name | Desert Mallow Healthcare Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1981-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 7781 Garfield Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 |
| County | Orange County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (714) 847‑9671 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555027 |
| Name in Medicare records | BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Sea Cliff Healthcare Center0.0 mi · Huntington Beach, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Huntington Valley Healthcare Center1.4 mi · Huntington Beach, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Fountain Valley Post Acute4.0 mi · Fountain Valley, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center4.6 mi · Costa Mesa, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center5.2 mi · Costa Mesa, CA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Huntington Beach Hospital1.2 mi · Huntington Beach, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center2.2 mi · Fountain Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- UCI Health - Fountain Valley3.5 mi · Fountain Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13