Colonial Care Center
Long Beach, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056043) · 196 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $140,904 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (562) 432-5751 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colonial Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Colonial Care Center reports 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.6%.
Colonial Care Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $140,904.00, along with 3 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Colonial Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Long Beach, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1969. The facility is certified for 196 beds and had an average of 186.7 residents. It is part of the Longwood Management Corporation chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Colonial Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measure rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 4 federal fines totaling $140,904.00, and 3 payment denials on record for this facility. Families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare for details on these actions.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available at time of publication. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and through the official Medicare Care Compare website 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?
Colonial Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Colonial Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 36.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 4 fines totaling $140,904.00 and 3 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Colonial Care Center is certified for 196 beds and had an average of 186.7 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 Longwood Management Corporation chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 27, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score, a health inspection score, a staffing score, and a quality measures score; Colonial Care Center scores 1, 1, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at (562) 432-5751 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of CMS data; contact the facility at (562) 432-5751 to arrange a visit and ask questions directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056043?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.