Beach Terrace Care Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 93 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
Beach Terrace is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and clean, welcoming environment, making it a strong candidate for long-term care. However, families should be proactive in monitoring physical therapy progress and should ask management about their specific protocols for addressing staff conduct, as a few recent reports have raised concerns in these areas.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
93 reviews on Google“Beach Terrace Care Center is frequently praised for its warm, family-like atmosphere and its picturesque location near the boardwalk. While many families report high satisfaction with the compassionate nursing staff and cleanliness, some reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding physical therapy effectiveness and isolated reports of unprofessional conduct or abuse.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, compassionate nursing and CNA staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Picturesque, calming location near the beach
- Responsive and professional administrative team
Concerns
- Underwhelming or ineffective physical therapy (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Reports of unprofessional or abusive staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 95 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's beautiful location, what opportunities are there for residents to enjoy the beach area, and how do you encourage participation in daily activities to keep residents engaged?
- 2I noticed the staffing rating is currently lower than the overall rating; could you explain how you ensure consistent, high-quality care for all 182 residents during shift changes?
- 3We read some positive feedback about your administrative team’s responsiveness; what is your process for addressing family concerns or feedback when they arise?
- 4Regarding the physical therapy program, what steps are you taking to ensure that rehabilitation services are effective and tailored to individual resident needs?
- 5We prioritize a safe and respectful environment; could you walk us through your training protocols for staff to ensure professional, compassionate interactions at all times?
- 6With 9 recent state violations, what specific improvements or changes in policy have you implemented to address those findings and enhance the quality of care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My dad was admitted less than a week ago and the gains in strength, speech and cognitive awareness have truly been amazing!! He has vascular dementia and yesterday was the first time in three years that my dad recognized me as his daughter.”
“It is clean, well staffed, and professionally run. But more than that, Beach Terrace is a nursing home with a heart. The staff is kind and compassionate, understanding, patient, respectful, and pro-active.”
“My mom stayed at Beach Terrace two years ago for rehab. She received excellent care. It is a small place, so she got plenty of one to one attention and care.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Beach Terrace Care Center has moderate federal deficiency patterns with 28 violations across five surveys, including two complaint-triggered incidents where families reported concerns about resident notification and abuse reporting procedures. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, nursing care planning, and wound care that persist across multiple inspections from 2020 to 2024, though all deficiencies have correction dates on file.
Jan 28, 2026Routine13
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Aug 13, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Jul 8, 2024Routine24
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Oct 25, 2023Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Oct 18, 2022Routine22
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Mar 6, 2020Routine3
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Beach Terrace Care Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Weits, Avraham
Owner
Zwick, Martin
Owner
Rubin, Dorothy
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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93 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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