Nursing home

Colonial Care Center

1913 E 5TH Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle23
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles5
Fines, 3 years$140,904
Beds196

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 81 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

2 Immediate jeopardy3 Actual harm to a resident76 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Feb 12, 2026Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026AdministrationArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (F0849)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Quality of life and careTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F0700)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Quality of life and careProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. (F0699)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Quality of life and careEnsure 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. (F0693)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Quality of life and careProvide 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. (F0688)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0578)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 5, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 19, 2026
Nov 13, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 29, 2025
Earlier inspections (59)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Nov 6, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 26, 2025
May 16, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 5, 2025
Feb 6, 2025AdministrationConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. (F0944)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 5, 2025
Feb 6, 2025AdministrationDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. (F0941)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 5, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Infection controlEducate 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. (F0887)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 5, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 4, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 5, 2025
Feb 6, 2025AdministrationHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (F0865)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 3, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 3, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Food and nutritionEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Feb 28, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Food and nutritionProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. (F0800)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Feb 26, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 4, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 27, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Nursing and physician servicesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (F0726)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 27, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure 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. (F0693)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)Immediate jeopardy
isolated
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Quality of life and careProvide 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. (F0688)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Quality of life and careProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. (F0678)Immediate jeopardy
isolated
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F0604)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0578)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Resident rightsAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (F0553)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 6, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 3, 2025
Sep 13, 2024Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Resident rightsAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (F0553)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 4, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 21, 2024
Jun 4, 2024AdministrationHave an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. (F0772)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 21, 2024
Apr 5, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure 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. (F0693)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 19, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024AdministrationSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F0867)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure 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. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Food and nutritionProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Quality of life and careProvide 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. (F0688)Actual harm to a resident
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Quality of life and careProvide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 16, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F0604)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Jan 12, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 3, 2024
Nov 3, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 21, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 7, 2023

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $140,904 (4). Payment denials: 3.

DateTypeAmount
Jan 29, 2026Fine$14,505
Jan 29, 2026Payment denial6 days
Nov 6, 2025Fine$12,438
Feb 6, 2025Fine$58,639
Feb 6, 2025Payment denial16 days
Feb 23, 2024Fine$55,322
Feb 23, 2024Payment denial27 days

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.35California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.42California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends4.09California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year38.1%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds196
Residents per day, average185.9
OwnershipFor-profit, corporation
Legal business nameColonial Care Center Inc.
ChainLongwood Management Corporation (38 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceFeb 27, 1969

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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