Beachside Post Acute
22520 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505 · (310) 326-9131 · CMS certification number 055531
Beachside Post Acute is a 110-bed for-profit nursing home in Torrance, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1979. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 31 health citations.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | California average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 8 | 15.6 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.29 | 4.54 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.7% | 36.6% |
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3.2 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Chain | Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth (19 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 110 (about 103 residents a day) |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Last standard inspection | December 19, 2025 |
Inspection history
31 citations from 8 inspections, 6 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
August 14, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Sep 4, 2026
December 19, 2025 7 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Jan 15, 2026
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0688 · severity code E · corrected Jan 15, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Environmental
Tag F0908 · severity code D · corrected Jan 15, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Jan 15, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Jan 15, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Jan 15, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0580 · severity code D · corrected Jan 15, 2026
May 19, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jun 11, 2025
November 1, 2024 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Nov 28, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0802 · severity code F · corrected Nov 28, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0842 · severity code E · corrected Nov 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Nov 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0806 · severity code D · corrected Nov 28, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0790 · severity code D · corrected Nov 28, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Nov 28, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Nov 28, 2024
June 7, 2024 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jun 27, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0610 · severity code D · corrected Jun 27, 2024
February 1, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0557 · severity code E · corrected Feb 21, 2024
November 30, 2023 10 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Dec 22, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0881 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0803 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0756 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0580 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2023
November 20, 2023 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Dec 14, 2023
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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