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Beachside Nursing Center

7781 Garfield Avenue

4.4(37 ratings)· Huntington Beach average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
59
Licensed operator
Shining Bright Senior Care Home, Inc.
Medicare rating
4-star overall quality rating from Medicare.gov
Respite care
Short-term stays offered for caregiver relief
Facility size
Smaller facility allows more one-on-one care

What Families Think

Families of short-term rehab and skilled nursing patients at Beachside generally praise the nursing and therapy staff for compassion, attentiveness, and clear communication, with many highlighting the facility's cleanliness and a smaller, more personal environment. A handful of reviewers raised serious concerns about food quality, staffing shortages, and specific care lapses such as a missed bed sore and medication mix-ups.

The Good

  • Compassionate, attentive nursing and rehab staff
  • Clean, well-maintained facility noted by many
  • Strong communication with families during stays
  • Smaller facility allows more one-on-one care
  • Effective physical therapy praised repeatedly

The Bad

  • Multiple complaints about poor, unhealthy food quality
  • One report of a missed, worsening bed sore
  • One report of understaffing and slow call-light response
  • One report of medication running out and discharge mishandling

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Beachside Nursing Center is a senior living community in Huntington Beach, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 37 reviews.

About Beachside Nursing Center

Beachside Nursing Center is located in the heart of Orange County, just blocks from Main Street in Huntington Beach, California. The community focuses on providing skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care services in a compassionate and comfortable environment.

The center has earned a 4-star overall rating from Medicare.gov for the quality of care it delivers. Therapists apply a variety of high-tech and hands-on therapeutic approaches to design individualized therapy programs, using the latest research to help guests improve their quality of life.

Care planning is a collaborative process, with staff working together with each patient, their family, and their healthcare provider to create the best possible care and treatment plan for every guest.

A short-term stay option is available, offering temporary relief for primary caregivers who need a break from the demands of caregiving. The community also offers activities and excursions to keep guests engaged during their stay.

Staff describe their approach as centered on creating a sense of community, striving to exceed expectations and make a difference in the lives of those they serve through exceptional care and service.

Types of Care at Beachside Nursing Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Beachside Nursing Center

4.4overall · 37 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (37)

Rachel Macias

Jul 2026

via Google

Used to have a client who stayed here. PT was the best thing this place had to offer. They always helped even when it wasn't their job. Had one nurse change my clients BM then with the same gloves try and brush her teeth. When I mentioned this she got annoyed with me and wasn't going to change her gloves until I had to make her by being stern. They also have this weird thing that if food is being handed out they don't change any briefs but won't check on people who need brief changes before they start to hand out the food. Most nurses didn't check on her when I was there because they assumed I was going to do their job just because I was there. At one point I had other residents start asking me for help because I was always up getting things my client needed because it was hardly brought to her. Hopefully its been improved or will get improved

Michael Ferretti

Apr 2026

via Google

My husband was sent to Beachside after surgery to recover. Worst night ever, the beds are child sized with no railings. The rooms aren't much bigger with 3 people sharing 1 dirty toilet. He stayed less than 24 hours. His medications that he needs every day we're not sent home with us cause he left AMA. The insurance company says its too soon to refill, the facility should have released them to me. I was told by the facility that was only a courtesy. So apparently Beachside has made it clear they are not looking after the best interest of the patient. How did they ever get a 5 star rating?????

Kerrie Happy Hour Fit Club

Mar 2026

via Google

My mom recently stayed at this nursing rehabilitation center, and overall we had a positive experience. The nursing staff was attentive, kind, and treated my mom with dignity and patience during her recovery. It gave our family peace of mind knowing she was being looked after by people who genuinely cared about her well-being. The rehabilitation team worked hard with her and encouraged her progress each day. We appreciated the communication from the staff and their willingness to answer questions and keep us updated. Recovering in a facility can be challenging, but the compassion and professionalism shown by many of the caregivers made a big difference for our family. We are grateful for the support they provided during an important time in my mom’s healing process.💖

Cati Wolfe

Mar 2026

via Google

We had the very best experience here. The rehab and nursing teams were so professional and so incredibly compassionate. We would highly recommend this facility to friends and family.

Ryan Oberst

Mar 2026

via Google

My grandpa had the most amazing experience here - the staff are so supportive and friendly!

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 62 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 30, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 1, 2026

Apr 16, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 20, 2026

Feb 25, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard15 citations
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 25, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 26, 2026

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 19, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 22, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2026

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2026

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

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 12, 2026

Aug 29, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2025

Mar 28, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 7, 2025

Nov 26, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 26, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 26, 2024

Oct 5, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard26 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023

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

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023

Sep 6, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 7, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Beachside Nursing Center offer?

Beachside Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Beachside Nursing Center located?

Beachside Nursing Center is located at 7781 Garfield Avenue in Huntington Beach, California.

What do families say about Beachside Nursing Center?

Families of short-term rehab and skilled nursing patients at Beachside generally praise the nursing and therapy staff for compassion, attentiveness, and clear communication, with many highlighting the facility's cleanliness and a smaller, more personal environment. A handful of reviewers raised serious concerns about food quality, staffing shortages, and specific care lapses such as a missed bed sore and medication mix-ups.

How did Beachside Nursing Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Beachside Nursing Center had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 62 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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