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Pacific Palms Healthcare in Long Beach, CA

Pacific Palms Healthcare is a nursing home community in Long Beach, CA.

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Pacific Palms Healthcare in Long Beach, CA

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Pacific Palms Healthcare

1020 Termino Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90804

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

4.1 from 81 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
9
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Pacific Palms Healthcare

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Staff is consistently attentive

Residents and families frequently describe the team as responsive and caring.

A large number of reviews highlight prompt attention, warm interactions, and staff members who help families stay informed. Multiple reviewers specifically mention nurses, the director of nursing, social workers, and case management being available to answer questions or address requests. Several reviews also describe strong communication with families, including keeping them updated during stays and responding to concerns.

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Care teams support rehab

Many reviews point to strong rehab and therapy support during recovery.

Several reviews describe physical therapy and rehabilitation teams as helpful for improving mobility and strength, with some families saying their loved ones were pushed appropriately through therapy. Residents and visitors also mention structured activity programming alongside rehab, including resident participation in group activities and social time. The community’s nursing-focused care setting also aligns with these reports about coordinated daily assistance and rehabilitation support.

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Cleanliness stands out to many

Many reviewers praise the facility’s cleanliness and overall upkeep.

Multiple reviews describe the building as clean and well maintained, including comments about infection-control practices and noticing fewer unpleasant odors. Some reviewers also mention rooms and common areas feeling cared for, while others contrast that cleanliness with more negative experiences at other facilities or prior stays elsewhere. A few critical reviews still report cleanliness or hygiene concerns, so it appears outcomes can vary by unit and shift.

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Dining and diet quality split

Dining reviews are mixed, with some praising meals and others calling them subpar.

Some families describe the food as good or varied, including mention of dietary specialization and meals being handled well for specific needs. Others are much less satisfied, describing meals as bland, atrocious, or not meeting diabetic/low-sodium expectations. While the community offers restaurant-style dining, residents and families still differ on whether the day-to-day dining experience consistently matches their expectations.

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Sometimes staffing feels tight

Some reviewers report delays or shortages that made care harder to get quickly.

A subset of reviews describe staffing as short-handed, leading to longer waits for help with bathroom needs, repositioning, or assistance. There are also concerns raised about communication and call-button access, with families saying they had to advocate closely to ensure needs were addressed. Alongside the positive staff responsiveness seen in many reviews, these comments suggest staffing levels and coverage may not feel consistent across all stays.

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Features

Housing

  • 133 resident community capacity 133 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • 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)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2 miles)

Parks

  • Bluff Park (1.3 miles)
  • Bixby Park (1.6 miles)
  • Rainbow Lagoon Park (2.7 miles)
  • Shoreline Aquatic Park (3 miles)
  • Rossmoor Park (4.2 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (6.9 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • VA Long Beach Healthcare System (1.5 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Westminster (8.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (9.7 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (10.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Falcon (1.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • Yard House (2.9 miles)
  • Ballast Point Long Beach (2.9 miles)
  • Hooters (3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (2.7 miles)
  • Komar Aviation Group (2.7 miles)
  • Metro - Willow Street Station (3.2 miles)
  • Port Of Long Beach (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (4.4 miles)
  • Cottonwood Church (5.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (6.3 miles)
  • Paramount Physicians (7.3 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (8.6 miles)
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (9.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (6.4 miles)
  • Century Huntington Beach And Xd (9.3 miles)
  • AMC Norwalk 2 (10.2 miles)

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