Quick answers
- Where is Intercommunity Care Center?
- 2626 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of Intercommunity Care Center?
- (562) 427-8915, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Intercommunity Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Intercommunity Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 5 fines totaling $256,751 and 2 payment denials.
- What did inspectors find at Intercommunity Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 13, 2023 to August 27, 2026), Medicare lists 90 health citations; the most serious was level J. 7 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). 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 13, 2023 to August 27, 2026), Intercommunity Care Center had 90 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 7 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $256,751 in total (5 fines, the latest on August 12, 2026) and had 2 Medicare payment denials. Nurse staffing is 3.97 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: June 12, 2026 — 36 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 23, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 12, 2026 (standard health inspection); August 12, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 27, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0656 Level G
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Show 34 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0580 Level E
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0605 Level E
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0638 Level E
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0726 Level E
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level E
“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 E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
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.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0730 Level D
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
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.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0908 Level D
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Previous cycle: May 8, 2025 — 31 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 21, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 2, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 24, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 31, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 8, 2025 (standard health inspection); June 30, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 29 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
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.”
F0945 Level E
“Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.”
F0604 Level E
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0728 Level E
“Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.”
F0947 Level E
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
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.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0742 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.”
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.”
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.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0728 Level D
“Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.”
F0940 Level D
“Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.”
F0911 Level B
“Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Earlier cycle: May 10, 2024 — 23 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 13, 2023 (complaint investigation); March 28, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 10, 2024 (standard health inspection); May 29, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 24, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 16, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 15, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 23, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0678 Level J
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 20 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0604 Level E
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0606 Level E
“Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0867 Level D
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0776 Level D
“Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0742 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
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.”
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.”
F0732 Level B
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (31)
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0223 Level F
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0331 Level D
“Construct fire resistant interior walls.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
E0025 Level C
“Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0331 Level D
“Construct fire resistant interior walls.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
E0018 Level C
“Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.”
E0035 Level C
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
E0036 Level C
“Establish emergency prep training and testing.”
E0039 Level C
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
E0029 Level C
“Develop a communication plan.”
E0031 Level C
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $256,751 (5 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | Fine | $100,716 |
| January 23, 2026 | Fine | $10,358 |
| February 25, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| November 21, 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
| November 21, 2024 | Payment denial | from December 31, 2024, 27 days |
| May 10, 2024 | Fine | $116,284 |
| May 10, 2024 | Payment denial | from July 24, 2024, 54 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
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 | 0.17 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.90 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.97 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.77 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.16 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 31.6% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 50.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Intercommunity Care Centers, Inc..
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercommunity Care Centers, Inc. | Direct owner | 100% | August 15, 1986 |
| Intercommunity Care Centers, Inc. | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | August 19, 1986 |
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 | 147 |
| Average residents per day | 143.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – other |
| Legal business name | Intercommunity Care Centers, Inc. |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2005-03-27 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2626 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (562) 427‑8915 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555823 |
| Name in Medicare records | INTERCOMMUNITY CARE 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).
- Long Beach Care Center, Inc0.0 mi · Long Beach, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Ocean Ridge Post Acute1.1 mi · Long Beach, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Coral Cove Post Acute1.1 mi · Long Beach, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Courtyard Care Center1.5 mi · Signal Hill, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Marlora Post Acute Rehab Hospital1.5 mi · Long Beach, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital LB1.7 mi · Long Beach, CA · Children's Hospital
- Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center1.7 mi · Long Beach, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- College Medical Center2.5 mi · Long Beach, 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