Bay Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP
5901 Downey Ave · Long Beach, CA · 90805 · 5626344693
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Corporate Interface Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $33,030 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $33,030 |
Inspection citations (56 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
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.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 30, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| January 29, 2025 | Fine | $23,920 |
| May 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | 43 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056042 · certified since October 9, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.