Beachside Nursing Center in Huntington Beach, CA

Beachside Nursing Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Huntington Beach, California. It is located in Orange county at 7781 Garfield Avenue, Huntington Beach, California 92648. You can reach out to the office of Beachside Nursing Center via phone at (714) 847-9671. This skilled nursing facility has 59 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 94.58%. Its legal business name is Desert Mallow Healthcare Inc and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 nursing homes.

Beachside Nursing Center (Medicare CCN 555027) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1981 (45 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2026.

Contact Information

Beachside Nursing Center
7781 Garfield Avenue, Huntington Beach, California 92648
(714) 847-9671

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Nursing Home Profile

NameBeachside Nursing Center
Location7781 Garfield Avenue, Huntington Beach, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds59
Occupancy Rate94.58%
Medicare ID (CCN)555027
Legal Business NameDesert Mallow Healthcare Inc
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainThe Ensign Group (342 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Beachside Nursing Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1275246704
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameDesert Mallow Healthcare, Inc.
Doing Business AsBeachside Nursing Center
Address7781 Garfield Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone Number714-847-9671

NPI Number1871578187
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameSea Breeze Health Care, Inc.
Doing Business AsBeachside Nursing Center
Address7781 Garfield Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone Number714-847-9671

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Beachside Nursing Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Beachside Nursing Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Beachside Nursing Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.313.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.440.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.480.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.382.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.63.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.210.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.260.07
Total nursing staff turnover30.9%45.8%
Registered nurse turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Beachside Nursing Center for 18 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 54 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 10, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 11, 2026
Apr 30, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 1, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 20, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 19, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 22, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Educate 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.
F0887, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Aug 29, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternNo revisit needed
Mar 28, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 24, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 31, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 31, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Ensure 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.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 29, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 29, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 31, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 29, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Ensure 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.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 29, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 29, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 31, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 29, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2025

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Beachside Nursing Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased8.713.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight10.645.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.821.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms012.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.453.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.381.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened10.3614.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication1419.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine9595.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine95.4479.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers4.44.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence30.4219.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication2.3315.38

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