Bel Vista Healthcare Center
5001 East Anaheim Street · Long Beach, CA · 90804 · 5624945001
41 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $29,543 |
Inspection citations (64 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 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 June 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 18, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 20, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 20, 2024 | Fine | $29,543 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555805 · certified since April 21, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.