BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER
7781 GARFIELD AVENUE, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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How BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER Compares
BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER is a 59-bed for-profit nursing facility in Huntington Beach, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.5%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 59 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Huntington Beach, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.3% — better than the California average of 12.1% (81% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (113% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — worse than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.1% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Huntington Beach.
What keeps BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.3% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.5% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 59 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Huntington Beach?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach sits in Orange County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 468,842 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $94,441
- Median home value
- $703,800
Demographics for Orange County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Huntington Beach.
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