Beachside Post Acute
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise excellent physical therapy department. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 38 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for physical rehabilitation due to its highly-rated therapy department and clean environment. However, families must be vigilant regarding medication administration and should closely monitor night-shift care, as some reviewers have reported significant lapses in safety and professionalism during those hours.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
38 reviews on Google“Families considering Beachside Post Acute will find a facility highly praised for its exceptional physical therapy department and cleanliness. However, there are serious reports of medication errors, staffing shortages on night shifts, and instances of poor patient dignity and safety.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Excellent physical therapy department
- Clean and well-maintained facilities
- Compassionate nursing and CNA staff
- Professional management and administration
Concerns
- Medication management errors and delays
- Staffing shortages and unprofessional behavior on night shifts (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Patient safety and roommate conflicts (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 42 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your physical therapy department; how does the team work with residents to help them regain their independence?
- 2With the high praise for your nursing and CNA staff, how do you ensure that same level of compassionate care is consistent during the overnight shifts?
- 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and on time every single day?
- 4How does the administration handle any potential conflicts between roommates to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe in their room?
- 5Can you tell us about the daily activities and social events available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
- 6In the event of a sudden medical change or emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and providing care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Physical therapy department is the best!”
“The rooms are well-maintained and provide ample space, making it feel less like a clinical setting and more like a home.”
“The nurses are very competent and the C.N.A’s are AMAZING and very attentive to the needs of the residents.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN 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
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with 19 complaint-triggered deficiencies indicating families have filed reports about care issues. The most recurring problems involve safety hazards and accident prevention, infection control, and resident rights violations including failure to notify families of incidents. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of similar issues across multiple surveys from 2023 through 2024 suggests ongoing systemic challenges with basic care standards and safety protocols.
Dec 19, 2025Routine10
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
May 19, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Nov 1, 2024Routine17
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Jun 7, 2024Complaint2
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.
Feb 1, 2024Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Nov 30, 2023Routine11
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Beachside Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth
16 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 5 of 16
Ownership & Management
Owners
Lehmann, Kenneth
Owner
Gastwirth, Menachem
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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