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Villa Serena Healthcare Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate social work and admissions staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

723 E 9th Street, Downtown · Long Beach, CA 9081352 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers strong rehabilitation support and a compassionate social work team that can help ease the transition for new residents. However, you should be extremely vigilant regarding communication and property safety, as there are documented reports of unresponsiveness and lost personal items.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

14 reviews on Google
Families may find comfort in the facility's compassionate social work and rehabilitation staff, which several reviewers praise for helping residents return to health. However, serious concerns have been raised regarding poor communication, lack of accountability for lost property, and instances of neglect involving skin tears and hygiene.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff7.0Clean4.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate social work and admissions staff
  • Effective rehabilitation and discharge planning
  • Friendly and hardworking maintenance and housekeeping staff
  • Engaging resident activities

Concerns

  • Poor communication and unresponsive staff
  • Loss of resident property and lack of accountability
  • Issues with resident hygiene and physical injuries

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02016(1)5.02017(3)5.02021(3)1.02022(1)3.52024(4)5.02026(2)

Distribution · 14 analyzed

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11
4
0
3
1
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How They Respond to Reviews

29%response rate
Good

The owner provides personalized responses that acknowledge specific details, such as staff names and sentiment. They use a professional and inviting tone to encourage further dialogue regarding less-than-perfect experiences.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about your social work and admissions teams; how do they help families navigate the transition into the facility?
  • 2What specific steps are in place to ensure that residents' personal belongings are kept safe and that any lost items are quickly accounted for?
  • 3Could you tell us more about your daily activity calendar and how you keep residents engaged with the community?
  • 4How does the nursing staff communicate important medical updates or changes in condition to family members to ensure we are always in the loop?
  • 5What are your protocols for managing resident hygiene and ensuring that personal care needs are met consistently throughout every shift?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the process for notifying the family and coordinating with doctors?

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Key Review Excerpts

Super friendly, kind, and compassionate staff. We felt very blessed that my Mother in law was cared there. Michelle, Tim, & Alec put us at ease upon meeting them regarding my Mother in law's admission to the facility.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

People at Villa serena are amazing! specially Michelle(social worker) she knows her residents in and out. residents comes back to us looking very well and healthy.

Caregiver/Client representative · 2024★★★★★

The maintenance man always working fixed things with a smile can really tell he loves his job. Always willing to help anyone awesome.

Visitor/Observer · 2021★★★★★
Source: 14 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.27hrs
36%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.60hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
71%
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

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Similar to Avg

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.1%
Better than Avg
Here
7.1%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.6%
😔

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.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.9%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.5%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
Los angeles
11.1%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.5%
Better than Avg
Here
8.5%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.4%
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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%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

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%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Here
1.5%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Los angeles
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (15.4)
10 complaint-triggered
$26,685 in fines

Villa Serena Healthcare Center shows concerning patterns with families filing six complaint-triggered inspections and a significant recent survey in January 2025 identifying multiple serious issues. The facility has recurring problems with medication management, infection control, and fire safety systems that persist across multiple years. While the facility has correction plans in place, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in critical care areas warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Apr 29, 2026Complaint
2
0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Apr 7, 2026Complaint
2
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.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Feb 9, 2026Routine
11
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0814Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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.

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0911Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

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.

Nov 25, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Mar 28, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jan 18, 2025Routine
32
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0678Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

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.

0912Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0751Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0698Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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 · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0911Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

0341Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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.

0773Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

0800Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

0805Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0032Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

0041Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0004Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 18, 2025

$26,685

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Villa Serena Healthcare Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aaron Mayer

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Deutsch 2016 Grat

Owner · Organization

Mayer 2012 Trust

Owner · Organization

Deutsch, Rafael

Owner

Deutsch, Isaac

Owner (parent company)

72%

Key personnel

Deutsch, IsaacOfficer / DirectorCaravan Operations CORPManagerJen Kin, EdenManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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