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COLONIAL CARE CENTER is a for profit - corporation facility in LONG BEACH, CA with 196 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 50 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $158K.

1913 E 5TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90802

Phone: 5624325751

Overall Rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
056043
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
196
Residents
187
In Hospital
No
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Special Focus
SFF Candidate

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.41 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.39
CNA Hours
2.43
Total Nursing Hours
4.23 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
35.1%
RN Turnover
45.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About COLONIAL CARE CENTER

COLONIAL CARE CENTER operates 196 certified beds in LONG BEACH, CA with approximately 187 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (2★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $158K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.23 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.41 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature. This facility is currently designated "SFF Candidate" under the CMS Special Focus Facility program, reserved for providers with a persistent pattern of serious quality problems.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, COLONIAL CARE CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 35.1%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 13, 2025 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 29, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Nov 6, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 5, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0944

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0941

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0887

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.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0865

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0842

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0801

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0800

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 26, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0757

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0726

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0692

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0678

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0557

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 16, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 3, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0842

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 4, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 4, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 4, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 21, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 4, 2024 Tag: 0772

Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 21, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 19, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 18.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 1.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 92.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 39.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 10.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 9.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 9.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 40.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 14.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 41.8% Yes

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $158K

Date Type Amount
Nov 6, 2025 Fine $19K
Feb 6, 2025 Fine $84K
Feb 6, 2025 Payment Denial -
Feb 23, 2024 Fine $55K
Feb 23, 2024 Payment Denial -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for COLONIAL CARE CENTER?
COLONIAL CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at COLONIAL CARE CENTER?
COLONIAL CARE CENTER reports 4.23 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.41 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 35.1%.
How many beds does COLONIAL CARE CENTER have?
COLONIAL CARE CENTER has 196 certified beds with approximately 187 residents. The facility is located at 1913 E 5TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90802.
Does COLONIAL CARE CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, COLONIAL CARE CENTER has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has COLONIAL CARE CENTER received any fines or penalties?
Yes, COLONIAL CARE CENTER has received 3 penalties totaling $158K.
Who owns COLONIAL CARE CENTER?
COLONIAL CARE CENTER is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was COLONIAL CARE CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for COLONIAL CARE CENTER was on Feb 6, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for COLONIAL CARE CENTER?
COLONIAL CARE CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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