Bel Vista Healthcare Center
Long Beach, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555805) · 41 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $29,543
Phone: (562) 494-5001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bel Vista Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Bel Vista Healthcare Center reports 4.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.9%.
CMS records show Bel Vista Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine totaling $29,543.00 and 0 payment denials; there is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data.
About this facility
Bel Vista Healthcare Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Long Beach, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 2004. The facility has 41 certified beds and an average of 38.3 residents, making it a relatively small facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bel Vista holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its staffing rating is 3 stars, and it earns a strong 5-star quality measure rating.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 4.65 per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $29,543.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data.
Bel Vista Healthcare Center is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star overall rating. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bel Vista Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.65 per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 51.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $29,543.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 41 certified beds and an average daily population of 38.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on April 21, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bel Vista scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 5624945001 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5624945001 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555805?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.