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Beachside Post Acute

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

3294 Santa Fe Avenue, Upper Westside · Long Beach, CA 9081090 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 56 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility's nursing and therapy teams are exceptionally well-regarded for their compassion and professionalism. However, families should closely monitor nutritional intake and meal quality, as several residents have reported issues with food being unpalatable or cold.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

56 reviews on Google
Families considering Beachside Post Acute will find a facility highly praised for its compassionate, professional, and attentive nursing staff. While many reviewers highlight the cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere, there are significant, isolated reports of poor food quality and specific instances of unprofessional behavior by certain staff members.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff9.0Clean8.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Strong rehabilitation and therapy services
  • Engaging activity programs and outings

Concerns

  • Inconsistent food quality and nutrition (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional conduct by specific staff members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'16(4)'18(1)'20(1)'22(2)'24(16)'26(5)

Distribution · 59 analyzed

5
38
4
11
3
4
2
1
1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard great things about your therapy and rehab services; could you tell us more about how the team supports residents during their recovery?
  • 2What are some of the favorite group activities or local outings that the residents participate in here?
  • 3How do you ensure that meal quality and nutritional variety stay consistent for everyone throughout the week?
  • 4Could you explain the protocol for managing medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
  • 5We noticed some mentions of great nursing care in recent feedback; how do you support your staff to maintain that level of attentiveness?
  • 6With the recent inspections, what specific steps is the facility taking to address and resolve the identified state violations?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The nurses and caregivers are not only attentive and skilled, but genuinely compassionate. They treat residents with dignity, patience, and kindness — and that makes all the difference.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

Today my husband needed new medication and the DON (Rachelle) drive to the VA herself to pick it

Rehab patient's family · 2023★★★★★

The facility is clean, welcoming, and well-run. Communication with families is clear and reassuring, and you can really tell the team truly cares about the well-being

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★
Source: 56 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.35hrs
47%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.41hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
13%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
9.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Better than Avg
Here
8.0%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.3%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.1%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.2%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.7%
Better than Avg
Here
95.7%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Los angeles
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
Near state avg (15.4)
5 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple complaint reports against this facility, with recent issues including failures to properly notify families of injuries and problems with infection control procedures. The facility shows recurring problems across resident rights, medication management, and infection control that persist across multiple surveys from 2021 through 2025, suggesting ongoing systemic issues despite reported corrections.

Apr 11, 2025Routine
12
0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0688Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Nov 26, 2024Complaint
1
0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Sep 19, 2024Complaint
1
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Aug 19, 2024Complaint
1
0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Apr 19, 2024Routine
9
0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Jan 2, 2024Complaint
1
0697Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Beachside Post Acute

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Mandelbaum Family

Chain Size

16 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 7 of 15

Ownership & Management

Owners

Mandelbaum, Brenda

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Nunez, AmaliaAdp of the SnfCastro-Garcia, MariaOfficer / DirectorMandelbaum, JanetOfficer / DirectorCastro-Garcia, MariaOfficer / DirectorMandelbaum, JanetOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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