Coral Cove Post Acute
1730 Grand Ave · Long Beach, CA · 90804 · 5625978817
117 certified beds For profit - Individual 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: $118,978 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$118,978 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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: 1 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) | 3 · $118,978 |
Inspection citations (123 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 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 November 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 15, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
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.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
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.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
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.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected September 14, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 15, 2025 | Fine | $61,240 |
| January 6, 2025 | Fine | $12,425 |
| August 23, 2024 | Fine | $45,313 |
| August 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| March 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 21 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055077 · 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.