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Fireside Health Care Center
947 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Fireside Health Care Center, in Santa Monica, California, is certified for 66 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Nahs chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 55 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 27, 16 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 83.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $98K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 34.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 55 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 83.3 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $97,670 | $12,831 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Jan 2026, 1 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×37 E ×15 F ×1 B ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | E | Standard survey | No revisit needed |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2024 | Payment denial | — | 6 days |
| 7 Aug 2024 | Fine | $97,670 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.3%, RNs 33.3%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 0.7% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: F.C.H., Inc.. Chain: Nahs (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahs Southwest Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2018 |
| Nahs Holding Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/30/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Los Angeles County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital | Los Angeles | 121 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 34.7 | $9K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital | Los Angeles | 210 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 16.7 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Angels Nursing Health Center | Los Angeles | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 75.5 | $72K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Ararat Post Acute | Glendale | 28 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 107.1 | $42K | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Atherton Baptist Home | Alhambra | 113 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 24.8 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center | Long Beach | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 24.0 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Beachside Post Acute | Torrance | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 28.2 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | West Covina | 54 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 59.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Fireside Health Care Center been cited for?
55 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Fireside Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $98K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Fireside Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fireside Health Care Center?
It is part of the Nahs chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nahs Southwest Inc and Nahs Holding Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fireside Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.