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Beachside Nursing Center, Huntington Beach, CA: 4 star rating, no fines

Beachside Nursing Center in Huntington Beach, CA is run by Desert Mallow Healthcare Inc, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 53 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 10, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
7781 Garfield Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
59
Residents per day
56 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Desert Mallow Healthcare Inc
Chain
The Ensign Group, 347 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
53, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 10, 2026
CMS Certification Number
555027
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 10, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 11, 2026data.cms.gov
April 30, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 16, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 20, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F887Educate 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 22, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 19, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2026data.cms.gov
February 25, 2026F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2026data.cms.gov
August 29, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialNo revisit neededSeptember 10, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 29, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 29, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F803Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 29, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 29, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 29, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F693Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 29, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
March 28, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
November 26, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 26, 2024data.cms.gov
November 26, 2024F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 26, 2024data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F808Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F693Ensure 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.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedB: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 2, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 12 individual or personal trusts (4 managers, 6 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Medely IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedFebruary 1, 2023data.cms.gov
Ensign Services IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedOctober 31, 2022data.cms.gov

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