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Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2625 East Fourth Street, Eastside · Long Beach, CA 9081481 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 188 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 13.0)

Below average in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Below chain average · $65,656 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for patients requiring intensive physical or occupational therapy, as their rehab team is frequently cited as top-tier. While the nursing and activities staff are exceptionally warm and caring, families should proactively verify that medication delivery protocols are being strictly followed and ask about the process for responding to call lights during night shifts.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

188 reviews on Google
Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center is highly regarded by many families for its exceptional rehabilitation services and a compassionate, attentive nursing staff. While most reviewers praise the facility's cleanliness and the engaging activities program led by the activities director, some families have reported serious concerns regarding medication delays and responsiveness to call lights.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities10.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms8.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Exceptional rehabilitation and physical therapy teams
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Engaging and energetic activities program
  • Professional and approachable leadership

Concerns

  • Delays in medication administration and delivery (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Slow response times to call lights/buzzers (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with property/belongings being misplaced or stolen (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'14(1)'16(2)'18(2)'20(1)'22(9)'24(69)'26(25)

Distribution · 191 analyzed

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171
4
5
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5
2
0
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10
26 reviews posted between May 29, 2024Jun 8, 2024 · 23 were 5-star
14 reviews posted between Jun 5, 2024Jun 8, 2024 · 13 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

50%response rate
Good

The owner provides highly personalized responses that mirror the specific details, names, and departments mentioned in each review. They demonstrate high engagement by acknowledging specific staff members and clinical outcomes.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about your rehabilitation and physical therapy teams; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to maintain mobility?
  • 2Since we want to ensure everything runs smoothly, what specific protocols are in place to ensure medications are administered accurately and on a strict schedule?
  • 3How does the nursing staff manage call lights and response times during the night shifts to ensure residents feel attended to?
  • 4What steps does the facility take to ensure that residents' personal belongings and room property are kept secure and organized?
  • 5We'd love to hear more about the activities program—what kind of energetic or engaging events do you have planned for the residents this month?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the process for contacting physicians and coordinating immediate care?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The therapy department, in particular, work very hard (and are very good) at helping residents meet their goals.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

I have never once needed to worry about my patient here! He is cleaner, happier and fed better than he has been in many years.

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

The facility was clean and with no unpleasant odors—something that really stood out compared to other facilities I’ve seen.

Visitor · 2026★★★★★
Source: 188 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.49hrs
66%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.31hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
48%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
29%
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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

7

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.0%
Better than Avg
Here
3.0%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.8%
Better than Avg
Here
9.8%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.3%
US
95.5%
CA
98.2%
Los angeles
97.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.5%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
98.3%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Better than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
5.3%
CA
4.1%
Los angeles
4.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
92.1%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
89.0%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
6.3%
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

13deficiencies
5penalties
Near state avg (15.4)
43 complaint-triggered
$65,656 in fines

Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center has a concerning pattern with nearly half its 86 deficiencies triggered by family complaints, indicating ongoing resident and family dissatisfaction. The facility repeatedly struggles with medication management, infection control, and resident rights issues, with these problems persisting across multiple surveys from 2023 through 2025. While the facility reports correcting violations, the recurring nature of similar issues suggests systemic challenges in maintaining consistent care standards.

Mar 19, 2026Routine
16
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0887Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Feb 5, 2026Complaint
1
0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Jul 31, 2025Complaint
2
0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

May 23, 2025Complaint
1
0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Feb 7, 2025Complaint
2
0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 24, 2025Complaint
1
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

Dec 4, 2024

1-day denial

Fine

Mar 5, 2024

$8,990

Fine

Aug 21, 2023

$51,773

Fine

Jun 26, 2023

$1,748

Fine

Jun 5, 2023

$3,145

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Ensign Group

Chain Size

338 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 230 of 328

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Dalton, KyleW-2 Managing EmployeeWillits, AdamOfficer / DirectorBurnam, SoonOfficer / DirectorFitch, CraigOfficer / DirectorKim, JesseOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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