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Colonial Care Center at a glance: owner, beds and ratings
* California separately requires at least 3.5 direct care service hours per patient day, counted under state rules, so the two numbers are not measured the same way.
Records: Cal Health Find ↗ · Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colonial Care Center citations and inspection findings
Newest first. State citations come from CDPH; federal deficiencies come from the CMS-2567 inspection report CDPH writes for Medicare. Every row links to the government record.
| Date | Source | Finding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | State (CDPH) | Class B citation (Abuse/Facility Not Self Reported), penalty $3,000 Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| March 12, 2026 | State (CDPH) | Class A citation (Patient Care), penalty $25,000, appealed by the facility Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| February 9, 2026 | Federal (CMS-2567), Certification | F600 – Free from Abuse and Neglect, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| January 28, 2026 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F689 – Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices, severity G (actual harm, one or a few residents) Falls / supervision › Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| December 24, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Class B citation (Abuse/Facility Not Self Reported), penalty $3,000 Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| December 19, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Class A citation (Patient Care), penalty $25,000, appealed by the facility Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| November 12, 2025 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F609 – Reporting of Alleged Violations, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| November 5, 2025 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F684 – Quality of Care, severity G (actual harm, one or a few residents) Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| May 2, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Administrative Penalty (DHPPD: 2 – 11 Days), penalty $25,000 | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| March 25, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Class A citation (Patient Care), penalty $20,000, appealed by the facility Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| March 25, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Class B citation (Patient Care), penalty $3,000 | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| February 12, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Administrative Penalty (DHPPD: 2 – 11 Days), penalty $25,000 | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
Show 5 older findings
| Date | Source | Finding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2025 | Federal (CMS-2567), Certification | F678 – Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), severity J (immediate jeopardy, one or a few residents) F692 – Nutrition/Hydration Status Maintenance, severity J (immediate jeopardy, one or a few residents) Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| February 20, 2024 | Federal (CMS-2567), Certification | F688 – Increase/Prevent Decrease in ROM/Mobility, severity G (actual harm, one or a few residents) Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| April 13, 2023 | State (CDPH) | Class A citation (Patient Care), penalty $18,500, appealed by the facility Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| February 8, 2023 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F610 – Investigate/Prevent/Correct Alleged Violation, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| January 9, 2023 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F689 – Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices, severity G (actual harm, one or a few residents) F580 – Notify of Changes (Injury/Decline/Room, etc.), severity G (actual harm, one or a few residents) Falls / supervision › Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
What inspectors found at Colonial Care Center
Tap a finding to read the summary. Each one is written from the government report linked under it.
March 2026: Class A citation and F689 (severity G) after a resident's knee hit the bed frame during repositioning
CDPH received a complaint on January 13, 2026, alleging that Resident 1 complained of pain on January 2 and was later diagnosed with a fracture (broken bone), and made an unannounced visit on January 28. According to the citation, Resident 1 was an 87-year-old woman with dementia and severely impaired cognition who depended fully on staff, or on two or more helpers, to roll from side to side.
Inspectors found that at about 9:30 p.m. on January 2, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 repositioned Resident 1 alone and bumped her right knee against the bed frame. LVN 1 told inspectors she knew the resident needed two people, but everyone was busy, so she moved her without help to keep her from falling. She said the knee hit part of the frame left exposed because the mattress did not fully cover it. CDPH found the facility did not follow its policy requiring staff to assess mobility limits and get help when moving residents.
According to the citation, Resident 1 had pain, swelling and tenderness in the knee, and an X-ray showed a right distal femur fracture (a break in the thigh bone near the knee). She was transferred to an acute care hospital, where the knee was immobilized and she was treated for pain and monitored for bleeding and blood clots. CDPH issued a Class A citation with a $25,000 penalty, and the related federal 2567 report cited F689 at severity G.
December 2025: Class A citation and F684 (severity G) after a delay in notifying a physician of a hip fracture
CDPH received a complaint and a facility-reported incident on October 22, 2025, alleging that Resident 1 had an acute right proximal femoral fracture (a break at the top of the thigh bone) of unknown origin, and visited on November 5. According to the citation, Resident 1 depended on a ventilator and had osteoporosis, quadriplegia and contractures (stiff, tightened joints).
Inspectors found that at about 1:45 p.m. on October 21, CNA 1 saw Resident 1 grimacing and noticed the right hip looked unstable and "wobbling." CNA 1 told LVN 1, who informed RN 1. RN 1 noted the hip was "hot to touch" but chose not to do a more extensive assessment. A stat (immediate) X-ray was ordered. CDPH found the result showing the fracture came back at 1:22 a.m. on October 22, but the physician was not notified until 8:35 a.m., more than seven hours later, contrary to the resident's care plan and the facility's change-of-condition policy.
According to the citation, Resident 1 had unmanaged hip pain rated 9 out of 10 on a non-verbal pain scale, and increased swelling. The resident was transferred to an acute care hospital about 10 hours after the first signs of injury and on October 24 underwent a Girdlestone procedure (removal of the head and neck of the thigh bone) with hip disarticulation. CDPH issued a Class A citation with a $25,000 penalty, and the related federal 2567 report cited F684 at severity G.
March 2025: Class A citation and F678 (severity J) after a delay in starting CPR; F692 (severity J) also cited
CDPH conducted an unannounced annual recertification survey beginning February 5, 2025. According to the citation, Resident 44 was a 77-year-old woman with Full Code status, meaning she wanted all life-saving measures, and her physician's order, care plan and POLST form (a record of treatment wishes) all called for CPR.
CDPH found that on February 6, staff saw at 8:30 a.m. that Resident 44 was not breathing, and by 8:44 a.m. she had no palpable pulse. According to the citation, staff did not call a Code Blue (an emergency alert) or start CPR right away when Registered Nurse (RN) 2 could no longer feel her pulse, as her orders and the facility's CPR policy required. Paramedics performed CPR, restored her heartbeat and took her to an acute care hospital, where she was admitted to intensive care. CDPH found the delay placed her at risk of irreversible brain damage or death.
The 2567 report states inspectors called an Immediate Jeopardy on February 7 and removed it on February 8 after verifying the facility's removal plan, which included CPR training for nurses by American Heart Association instructors. CDPH issued a Class A citation and assessed a $25,000 penalty; the final penalty was $20,000. The federal survey cited F678 at severity J and also cited F692 (nutrition and hydration status maintenance) at severity J; the full narrative of that finding is in the linked report.
February 2024: F688 (severity G) after a resident developed a severe contracture of the right wrist and hand
Inspectors conducted a certification survey at the facility in February 2024. The 2567 report states that Resident 59, who had right-sided hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body) and anoxic brain damage (injury from lack of oxygen), had full range of motion in both arms after she was readmitted in June 2023.
According to the report, occupational therapy screenings in September and December 2023 recommended a restorative nursing aide (RNA) program for her. Inspectors found the facility did not provide that treatment to prevent a decline in her right arm, did not assess her arms on the quarterly joint mobility screens in November and December 2023, and did not accurately code her December 2023 assessment to show limits in her right arm. Her care plan called for RNA exercises to the right arm and a right-hand splint.
The 2567 report states these failures, over about five months, resulted in Resident 59 developing a severe contracture (more than 50 percent loss of motion, with stiffness and joint deformity) of the right wrist and hand. On February 20, 2024, inspectors saw her right wrist bent downward and her fingers bent into a fist. She tried to open the hand with her left arm but could not, and told inspectors she used to have full motion in her right arm. The survey cited F688 at severity G.
April 2023: Class A citation, F689 (severity G) and F580 (severity G) after a resident fell during a transfer
CDPH received a facility-reported incident on January 3, 2023, and visited on January 6. According to the citation, Resident 1 was a 78-year-old man with paraplegia (paralysis of the legs) who could not stand and needed two or more staff to transfer him.
CDPH found that on December 29, 2022, CNA 1 and two untrained nursing students were transferring Resident 1 from bed to a chair with a stand-up lift instead of a mechanical sling lift, lost their grip and guided him to the floor. The manufacturer's guidelines said that lift was not suited for residents who are paraplegic, and CNA 1 was not listed as attending the facility's lift training. According to the citation, LVN 1 did not pass the change of condition to the next shift, no incident report was completed, and the facility did not follow its policy on prompt physician notification.
According to the citation, on December 30 RN 1 found blisters and discoloration on his left lower leg, swollen knees and an abrasion on the right knee. An X-ray showed multiple fractures in both legs, and he was taken to an acute care hospital at 1:30 a.m. on December 31. CDPH found these failures resulted in the fall and a delay in diagnosis and treatment of the fractures and of cellulitis (a deep tissue infection) from an open wound. CDPH issued a Class A citation and assessed a $25,000 penalty; the final penalty was $18,500. The federal 2567 report cited F689 at severity G and F580 (notification of changes) at severity G.
Complaints against Colonial Care Center
| Year | Intakes | Complaints | Facility-reported incidents | Substantiated (at least one allegation) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 18 |
| 2024 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| 2025 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 2026 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Cal Health Find lists 76 complaint and facility-reported incident intakes for this facility from 2023 through October 30, 2026. CDPH substantiated at least one allegation in 34 of them. 18 intakes involved an allegation in CDPH’s abuse category, and 6 of those had an abuse allegation substantiated. An intake can contain several allegations; “unsubstantiated” means CDPH did not find enough evidence, not that nothing happened.
Sexual abuse reports at Colonial Care Center
Cal Health Find lists 1 intake for Colonial Care Center from 2023 through October 30, 2026 that included an allegation CDPH classified as sexual abuse (1 from complaints and 0 reported by the facility itself). CDPH substantiated a sexual abuse allegation in 0 of them. Federal rules require a nursing home to report an abuse allegation to the state within two hours, so a facility-reported incident means staff raised the allegation, not that it was proven. “Unsubstantiated” means CDPH did not find enough evidence; it does not mean nothing happened.
| Year | Intakes with a sexual abuse allegation | Substantiated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Warning signs include bruising or bleeding in the genital area or inner thighs, a new genital infection, torn or stained underclothing, and a resident who suddenly fears a particular staff member or resists being bathed or changed. If you suspect sexual abuse, call 911 or local police first, ask that the resident not be bathed before a medical exam, and then report it to CDPH and the long-term care ombudsman. Sexual abuse reports at Los Angeles County nursing homes →
Staffing at Colonial Care Center
Payroll records Colonial Care Center filed with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for April through June 2026 show an average of 4.35 nursing hours per resident per day, counting registered nurses (RNs), licensed vocational nurses and nurse aides. The California average CMS published for the same period is 4.54, and the Los Angeles County median is 4.32. RN time averaged 0.42 hours per resident per day (California average 0.68). Staffing averaged 4.09 hours on weekends and 4.45 on weekdays.
CMS reports nursing staff turnover of 38.1% at this facility (California average 36.6%) and RN turnover of 42.9% (California average 37.8%).
California requires most skilled nursing facilities to provide at least 3.5 direct care hours per patient day (Health and Safety Code section 1276.65). Counting the RN, LVN and nurse aide hours in the same payroll data, Colonial Care Center was below 3.5 on 0 of 91 days. This is our calculation from CMS data, not a CDPH finding: CDPH counts some staff differently (for example psychiatric technicians in special treatment programs) and can grant waivers.
| Colonial Care Center | LA County median | California average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.35 | 4.32 | 4.54 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nursing hours per resident per day | 4.09 | 3.89 | 4.10 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.1% | 34.1% | 36.6% |
Compare staffing, profits and fines across Los Angeles County nursing homes →
Who owns Colonial Care Center
The owners and operators below are listed for Colonial Care Center in the federal CMS nursing home ownership file (data as of October 1, 2026). CMS requires each Medicare-certified nursing home to report anyone with a 5% or greater ownership stake and anyone with operational or managerial control.
| Owner or operator | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friedman Family Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership | 20% | June 30, 2023 |
| Ira D Friedman 1991 Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership | 20% | June 30, 2023 |
| Lehmann Family 1991 Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership | 20% | June 30, 2023 |
| The Klavan Family Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership | 20% | June 30, 2023 |
| The Tzippy Friedman Notis 1990 Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership | 20% | June 30, 2023 |
| Aaron Friedman | 5% or greater indirect ownership | 20% | June 30, 2023 |
| Karamvir Kaur | Operational or managerial control | – | March 24, 2025 |
| Joshua Klavan | Operational or managerial control | – | December 1, 2022 |
| Henry Modomo | Operational or managerial control | – | October 1, 2022 |
| Vannarith So | Operational or managerial control | – | April 10, 2015 |
In its annual report to the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) for the year ending December 31, 2025, the facility listed $3.6 million in payments to related companies (businesses that share owners or management with the facility): $1.3 million to Longwood Management LLC for management fee; $1.2 million to Colonial Care Center, LP for rent; $351,952 to Premiere Consulting Group for workers comp; $207,722 to Premiere Consulting Group for health insurance. Payments to related companies are legal; California requires nursing homes to disclose them.
Colonial Care Center finances
Colonial Care Center reported $28.6 million in health care revenue and net income of $2.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, a margin of 7.1%, in its annual financial report to HCAI (as submitted; HCAI has not finished reviewing it). The median operating margin that year was 5.9% for Los Angeles County nursing homes and 6.1% statewide. Medi-Cal paid for 80% of resident days. Salaries for RNs, LVNs and nurse aides came to $8.6 million.
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Occupancy | Medi-Cal days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25.6 million | $1.4 million | 5.6% | 98% | – |
| 2024 | $27.2 million | $2.1 million | 7.6% | 97% | 85% |
| 2025 | $28.6 million | $2.0 million | 7.1% | 97% | 80% |
Federal fines and penalties: Colonial Care Center
CMS lists 4 federal fines totaling $140,904 and 3 Medicare payment denials for Colonial Care Center in the roughly three years its penalty file covers.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | Fine | $14,505 |
| January 29, 2026 | Payment denial | 6 days |
| November 6, 2025 | Fine | $12,438 |
| February 6, 2025 | Fine | $58,639 |
| February 6, 2025 | Payment denial | 16 days |
| February 23, 2024 | Fine | $55,322 |
| February 23, 2024 | Payment denial | 27 days |
Colonial Care Center lawsuits and criminal cases
July 13, 2020 · The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California announced in July 2020 that Longwood Management Corp. and 27 affiliated skilled nursing facilities, including Colonial Care Center in Long Beach, agreed to pay $16.7 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare for rehabilitation therapy that was not reasonable or necessary. The announcement stated that the claims resolved are allegations only and that there was no determination of liability. 27 Skilled Nursing Facilities Controlled by Longwood Management Corp. to Pay $16.7 Million (U.S. Attorney's Office, C.D. Cal., July 13, 2020) ↗
What this record means for your family
California uses classes for state citations. Under Health and Safety Code section 1424 ↗, a Class AA citation is a Class A violation that CDPH determined was a direct proximate cause of a resident’s death. A Class A citation means CDPH found an imminent danger, or a substantial probability, that death or serious physical harm would result. Class B covers violations with a direct or immediate relationship to residents’ health, safety or security.
Federal deficiencies carry a letter from A to L. G, H and I mean inspectors found actual harm to residents; J, K and L mean immediate jeopardy, the most serious level. F600 is the federal rule that residents be free from abuse and neglect; F609 and F610 cover reporting and investigating allegations; F689 covers accidents and supervision; F686 covers pressure injuries.
Warning signs worth asking about: unexplained bruises or fractures, new bed sores, sudden weight loss or dehydration, a resident who becomes fearful or withdrawn around certain staff, and calls that go unanswered.
What to do now
- If someone is in danger, call 911.
- File a complaint with CDPH about Colonial Care Center: CDPH complaint form ↗
- Contact the long-term care ombudsman, the state-funded advocate for nursing home residents: California Long-Term Care Ombudsman ↗
- Ask the facility in writing for a copy of the resident’s chart, and write down dates, names of staff on shift, and photos of any injury.
- Talk to a Los Angeles nursing home abuse lawyer →
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Questions families ask
Has Colonial Care Center been cited by the State of California?
Cal Health Find lists 9 state citations for Colonial Care Center since 2023, including 0 Class AA and 4 Class A. Each one is listed in the timeline above with a link to the CDPH record.
How many complaints have been filed against Colonial Care Center?
From 2023 through October 30, 2026, Cal Health Find lists 76 complaint and facility-reported incident intakes, and CDPH substantiated at least one allegation in 34 of them.
Does Medicare flag Colonial Care Center for abuse?
As of our data date, Medicare Care Compare does not show its abuse icon for Colonial Care Center. The icon is only one signal; read the citations above.
Have there been sexual abuse reports at Colonial Care Center?
Cal Health Find lists 1 complaint or facility-reported incident intake at Colonial Care Center since 2023 that included an allegation CDPH classified as sexual abuse, and CDPH substantiated 0. The section above breaks them down by year.
Where can I read reviews and complaints about Colonial Care Center?
Online reviews are opinions. The official record is the state and federal inspection file: this page summarizes it and links each citation, complaint outcome and inspection report on Cal Health Find and Medicare Care Compare, so you can read the source yourself.
How many beds does Colonial Care Center have?
Colonial Care Center is licensed by CDPH for 196 beds and has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Who owns or operates Colonial Care Center?
CDPH lists the licensee as COLONIAL CARE CENTER, INC.. CMS lists the facility under the chain or affiliated entity Longwood Management Corporation. According to the CMS ownership file, Friedman Family Trust holds 20% as a direct owner. The full list of owners and operators CMS reports is in the ownership section of this page.
How many nursing hours does Colonial Care Center provide per resident?
Payroll data the facility filed with CMS for April through June 2026 show 4.35 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours. The California average is 4.54.
My parent was hurt at Colonial Care Center. What should I do?
Get medical care first, then report it to CDPH and the long-term care ombudsman, ask for the chart in writing and keep notes and photos. For a free, confidential review of a possible case, call Beverly Law at (310) 552-6959.
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Other nursing homes near Colonial Care Center
| Facility | City | Distance | CMS stars | Class AA/A | Federal G–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center | Long Beach | 0.5 mi | 2/5 | 1 | 2 |
| Long Beach Post Acute | Long Beach | 0.6 mi | 5/5 | 0 | 0 |
| Broadway by the Sea | Long Beach | 0.7 mi | 1/5 | 3 | 5 |
| Villa Serena Healthcare Center | Long Beach | 0.9 mi | 5/5 | 1 | 1 |
| Alamitos Belmont Health and Rehabilitation | Long Beach | 1.2 mi | 3/5 | 2 | 3 |
| Courtyard Care Center | Signal Hill | 1.3 mi | 3/5 | 0 | 0 |
Methodology and sources
We pulled this facility’s complaints, state enforcement actions and survey deficiencies from Cal Health Find for 2023 through October 30, 2026, downloaded the CDPH citation notices and CMS-2567 reports behind every Class AA or A citation and every federal deficiency at level G or higher, and wrote the summaries above from those documents. Facility details come from the CDPH licensing file and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Residents are described only as the government documents describe them. See the methodology page to report an error; we review correction requests within five business days.
Sources
- Cal Health Find – Colonial Care Center
- Medicare Care Compare – Colonial Care Center
- CMS – Payroll-Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing (2026 Q2)
- CMS – Nursing home Provider Information (staffing, turnover)
- CMS – Nursing home Ownership
- CMS – Nursing home Penalties
- HCAI – Long-Term Care Facility Financial Data
- CDPH – State Enforcement Actions (open data)
- CMS Provider Data Catalog – Nursing homes
Important: This page reports findings from public records of the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A citation or deficiency is a regulatory finding by a government agency; it is not a court judgment and not proof of civil or criminal liability. Criminal defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Lawsuit allegations are claims, not findings. This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Beverly Law. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Data as of: October 30, 2026. Methodology and corrections.
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