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Health Inspection

Ocean Ridge Post Acute

March 26, 2026 · Long Beach, CA · 3850 E. Esther St.
Citations 19
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 99
Provider ID 056378
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Inspection Summary

OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA — inspection on March 26, 2026.

Found 19 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0578
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0580 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

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Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0644 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

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Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0730 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

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Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0745 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0790 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

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Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0847 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Federal health inspectors cited OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE in LONG BEACH, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LONG BEACH, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from OCEAN RIDGE POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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