Quick answers
- Where is Ocean Ridge Post Acute?
- 3850 E. Esther St., Long Beach, CA 90804, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of Ocean Ridge Post Acute?
- (562) 498-3368, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Ocean Ridge Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Ocean Ridge Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $58,032.
- What did inspectors find at Ocean Ridge Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 19, 2023 to March 26, 2026), Medicare lists 84 health citations; the most serious was level F. 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 19, 2023 to March 26, 2026), Ocean Ridge Post Acute had 84 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). It was fined $58,032 in total (1 fine, the latest on April 12, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.05 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: March 26, 2026 — 20 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 24, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 26, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 20 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0688 Level E
“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.”
F0745 Level E
“Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0887 Level E
“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.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
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.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
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.”
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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0726 Level D
“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.”
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.”
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.”
F0790 Level D
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
F0847 Level D
“Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Previous cycle: January 24, 2025 — 32 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 19, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 27, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 24, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 32 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0804 Level F
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0644 Level E
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0697 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
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.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
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.”
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.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
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.”
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.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
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.”
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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
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.”
Earlier cycle: February 9, 2024 — 32 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 19, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 24, 2023 (complaint investigation); November 6, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 1, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 8, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 18, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 18, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 9, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 9, 2024 (standard health inspection); April 26, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 16, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 32 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0908 Level F
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0585 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0600 Level E
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0688 Level E
“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.”
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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
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.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0553 Level D
“Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0810 Level D
“Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.”
F0825 Level D
“Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.”
F0585 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
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.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0943 Level D
“Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
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 (18)
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0225 Level D
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0225 Level D
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
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.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
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.”
K0331 Level E
“Construct fire resistant interior walls.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $58,032 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $58,032 |
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 | 0.27 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.23 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.55 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.05 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.75 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.14 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 43.3% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 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 277 nursing homes: Pacs Group.
Legal business name: Alamitos Ridge Healthcare, LLC.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 86.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Pacs Group |
| Legal business name | Alamitos Ridge Healthcare, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1974-12-13 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3850 E. Esther St., Long Beach, CA 90804 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (562) 498‑3368 |
| CMS Certification Number | 056378 |
| Name in Medicare records | OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE |
| 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).
- Coral Cove Post Acute0.0 mi · Long Beach, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Marlora Post Acute Rehab Hospital0.4 mi · Long Beach, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Pacific Palms Healthcare0.5 mi · Long Beach, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Bel Vista Healthcare Center0.7 mi · Long Beach, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Shoreline Healthcare Center0.7 mi · Long Beach, CA · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System2.0 mi · Long Beach, CA · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital LB2.1 mi · Long Beach, CA · Children's Hospital
- Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center2.1 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