Beachside Post Acute
Torrance, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055531) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (310) 326-9131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beachside Post Acute in Torrance, CA holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Beachside Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 4.19 hours per resident per day, including about 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.8%.
Beachside Post Acute has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Beachside Post Acute is a 110-bed skilled nursing facility in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1979. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and reports an average daily census of 104.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Beachside Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the California state average overall rating of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.19, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.66. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon indicator and no Special Focus Facility status listed in the provided data for Beachside Post Acute.
The facility is part of a chain identified as Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth, which operates 18 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5 — notably lower than Beachside Post Acute's own 5-star overall rating. CMS data indicates no change of ownership within the last 12 months for this facility.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Beachside Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, above California's state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Beachside Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports about 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, with 31.8% nursing turnover and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Beachside Post Acute.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Beachside Post Acute has 110 certified beds and an average daily census of 104.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Beachside Post Acute scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3103269131 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3103269131 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055531?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.