Bel Vista Healthcare Center in East Long Beach, CA

Save

  • Interior

    A rehabilitation harness system used for physical therapy on a treadmill.
  • Outdoors

    An American flag waves in front of a building with green awnings on a clear day.
  • Building

    Sign for Bel Vista Healthcare Center with palm trees and a building in the background.
  • Bedroom

    A patient resting in a hospital bed with an arm in a sling.
  • Trees

    Sign for Sol Vista Healthcare Center surrounded by trees.
  • Windows

    A dining table set with plates, cups, cutlery, and decorated with flowers.
  • Dining

    A smiling chef presenting dishes on a table in a kitchen setting.
  • Landscaping

    A brick building with green awnings lining a sunny sidewalk.
  • Garden

    An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, surrounded by a garden and featuring a fountain.
  • Outdoor

    View of an outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and bicycles seen through a window.
  • Lobby

    View of an office or lobby area with wheelchairs and furniture through a doorway.
  • Hallway

    An elderly woman using a walker is accompanied by a nurse in a hallway of a care facility.
  • Exercise Equipment

    An elderly person in a wheelchair using exercise equipment with assistance from a caregiver.
  • Healthcare

    A nurse assists an elderly man transitioning from a wheelchair to a bed in a healthcare setting.

Bel Vista Healthcare Center in East Long Beach, CA

Bel Vista Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in East Long Beach, CA.

Information last verified:

5001 East Anaheim Street, East Long Beach, CA 90804

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 59 reviews
5 stars
50
4 stars
2
3 stars
0
2 stars
1
1 stars
6

Seniors.FYI Elite Community Awards

Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2021

Add this award to your website

Overall Review of Bel Vista Healthcare Center

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness matter

Residents and families consistently describe attentive, caring staff.

Across the reviews, families repeatedly say the team is friendly, professional, and focused on comfort and communication. Many note that nurses and CNAs treat residents kindly while also answering questions for families. Several also mention case managers and clinicians staying in touch during stressful periods. A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about care delivery and behavior, but the dominant theme is that staff feel responsive.

common 10 reviews mention this

Clean facility and pleasant atmosphere

Cleanliness and a pleasant day-to-day feel come up often.

Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean, well-maintained, and even having a fresh smell on arrival or during visits. Others highlight a pleasant atmosphere with a homelike feel, along with calm surroundings. One reviewer even points to no noticeable urine or fecal odor compared with similar facilities. Not every review is positive on care, but cleanliness is one of the most consistently mentioned positives.

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing and therapy support

Skilled nursing and rehab therapy are a core focus for residents.

Reviews frequently connect stays to recovery needs such as skilled nursing, rehab after injuries, and physical and occupational therapy. Several families and patients say therapy was helpful and that the team supported progress during the stay. The community also offers assistance with activities of daily living and medication management, which aligns with the way reviewers describe clinical coordination. A few negative reviews criticize missed or insufficient care like pain management and therapy, which is the main counterpoint to the otherwise frequent praise.

common 6 reviews mention this

Meals and diet support stand out

Food quality and diet support are repeatedly mentioned by families.

Several reviews praise meals as better than expected or as excellent, with timing and service described positively. Others mention dietitian check-ins and attention to what residents are eating. The community offers meal preparation and service, along with diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions. One negative review states medications were not given correctly, which is separate from meal praise but still reflects broader concerns about routine follow-through.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Activities and entertainment are part of the daily experience for many residents.

Reviews describe residents spending time in activities rooms and attending live entertainment sessions with supportive staff interaction. One family specifically highlights the activity director’s involvement and how it helps a loved one feel included. The community also lists community-sponsored and resident-run activities, matching the recurring theme that people have structured things to do.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Safety and medication concerns appear

A minority of reviews report issues with medication and day-to-day safety.

While many reviews praise care, several raise serious problems involving pain medications, daily medication routines, and whether therapy or getting out of bed happened as expected. A few also describe disrespectful treatment or unsafe outcomes like a bed sore developing during a stay. One reviewer says it took time for medication changes to be made after a holiday, and another review describes staffing being slow to respond to basic needs. These concerns are a clear caveat to the otherwise common feedback about attentiveness and professionalism.

common 2 reviews mention this

Smaller feel and nearby parks

A smaller facility feel is paired with nearby outdoor spaces.

At least one review emphasizes the smaller size as a reason residents get more attention, and another describes a quiet, calm setting. Reviews also mention the feel of the neighborhood is not disruptive, along with proximity to parks. The surrounding area includes options like Bluff Park and Bixby Park within a couple miles.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 41 resident community capacity 41 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (3 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (3 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (17 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (17 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (19 miles away) Los Angeles International (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • VA Long Beach Healthcare System (1 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Westminster (8.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (9.4 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (10.2 miles)

Parks

  • Bluff Park (1.7 miles)
  • Bixby Park (2.2 miles)
  • Rainbow Lagoon Park (3.3 miles)
  • Rossmoor Park (3.6 miles)
  • Shoreline Aquatic Park (3.6 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (6.4 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (6.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (2.2 miles)
  • Falcon (2.4 miles)
  • Ballast Point Long Beach (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.4 miles)
  • Yard House (3.5 miles)
  • Hooters (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (2.5 miles)
  • Komar Aviation Group (2.7 miles)
  • Metro - Willow Street Station (3.5 miles)
  • Port Of Long Beach (4.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (3.8 miles)
  • Cottonwood Church (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (5.6 miles)
  • Paramount Physicians (7.2 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (9.1 miles)
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (9.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (6 miles)
  • Century Huntington Beach And Xd (8.9 miles)
  • AMC Norwalk 2 (9.8 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bel Vista Healthcare Center?
What photos are available for Bel Vista Healthcare Center in East Long Beach, California?

Nearby Communities

  • Bel Vista Convalescent Hosp

    Bel Vista Convalescent Hosp

    Long Beach, CA

    4.5 from 53 reviews
    $5,640 to $8,190 / month

    pro Private rooms with enhanced skilled nursing care, plus proximity to a hospital and extensive nearby amenities.

  • Absolute Home Care

    Absolute Home Care

    Long Beach, CA

    5 from 3 reviews
     

    pro Convenient location with nearby parks, pharmacies, restaurants, and a hospital.

  • Cambrian Homecare

    Cambrian Homecare

    Long Beach, CA

    3.5 from 100 reviews
     

    pro Convenient Long Beach location with nearby amenities (cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, transportation, places of worship, hospital) and a comfortable, supportive environment.

  • Williams and Williams Homecare

    Williams and Williams Homecare

    Long Beach, CA

     
     

    pro Exceptional 24/7 staff delivering personalized, compassionate care.

  • Shoreline Healthcare Center

    Shoreline Healthcare Center

    Long Beach, CA

    4.9 from 120 reviews
     

    pro Pleasant, clean environment with attentive, genuine care.

  • Pacific Palms Healthcare

    Pacific Palms Healthcare

    Long Beach, CA

    4.1 from 81 reviews
     

    pro Attentive staff, strong family communication, clean facility, and engaging activities.

  • Marlora Post Acute Rehab Hosp

    Marlora Post Acute Rehab Hosp

    Long Beach, CA

    4.1 from 80 reviews
     

    pro Clean, well-maintained facility with attentive staff and strong physical therapy.

  • Belmont Shore Mobile Estates

    Belmont Shore Mobile Estates

    Long Beach, CA

    1.8 from 8 reviews
     

    pro Prime Long Beach location with access to nearby services and potential for a stronger community with better management.

  • Lutheran Towers- Section 8/ HUD Hsg

    Lutheran Towers- Section 8/ HUD Hsg

    Long Beach, CA

    4.3 from 10 reviews
     

    pro Strong access to dining, parks, pharmacies, transit options, and a nearby hospital.

Related Resources

  • caregiver burnoutCaregiver Exhaustion: Recognizing the Signs and Restoring Your Well-Being

    Caregiver exhaustion, or burnout, stems from the relentless demands of caregiving, leading to emotional and physical depletion characterized by stress, frustration, and neglect of personal needs. Addressing this burden is essential to prevent long-term consequences, with early recognition and support being crucial for caregivers to maintain balance and implement self-care.

  • what is hospice care at homeUnderstanding Hospice Care at Home: Comprehensive Services, Key Benefits, and Eligibility

    Hospice care at home provides specialized end-of-life support that focuses on comfort and dignity for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, offering a range of services including medical management, emotional and spiritual support, and logistical assistance tailored to the family's needs. It involves collaboration to create individualized care plans and extends to bereavement support after a loved one's passing.

  • how much does 24/7 in home care cost per monthUnderstanding the Full Cost of 24/7 In-Home Care: A Detailed Overview

    The guide outlines the rising costs of 24/7 in-home care, ranging from $10,000 to over $20,000 monthly, driven by factors such as location and caregiver qualifications. It discusses the limited coverage by Medicare and private insurance, potential Medicaid support, and the emotional and living condition considerations influencing families' decisions on care arrangements.

By clicking submit, you agree to our Partner's Terms of Use. You also consent to receive calls and texts, which may be autodialed, from our Partner. Your consent is not a condition to using our Partner's service. Please visit our Partner's Privacy Policy for information about their privacy practices.
Submit