Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa MonicaCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1131 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
- CCN
- 555061
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 48
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
- Residents per day
- 43
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 25 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 16 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 1 fine of $8,424 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Los Angeles County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 369 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 25 Feb 2026 | 16 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 29 Dec 2024 | 21 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 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 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 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 | No revisit needed |
Survey cycle 2: 21 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 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 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0811 | Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 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 | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | 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 | 9 Jan 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2024 | Fine | $8,424 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | No data | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | No data | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | No data | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | No data | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | No data | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- No data
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.5% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 5.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 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 long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.5% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica | Direct ownership interest | 1 Jan 1992 | |
| Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 1992 | |
| JPH Consulting Inc | Operational/managerial control | 10 Feb 1992 | |
| Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica | Adp of the snf | 10 Feb 2025 | |
| JPH Consulting Inc | Adp of the snf | 31 Dec 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.
Other homes in Los Angeles County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab | Santa Monica | 1 of 5 | 18 | $177,718 | 27 Jun 2025 | |
| Fireside Health Care Center | Santa Monica | 4 of 5 | 12 | $97,670 | 23 Jan 2026 | |
| Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center | Santa Monica | 2 of 5 | 24 | $55,450 | 5 Jun 2026 | |
| Berkley West Healthcare Center | Santa Monica | 3 of 5 | 8 | $101,046 | 8 Jan 2026 | |
| Pacific Post Acute | Santa Monica | 5 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 3 Apr 2026 | |
| Santa Monica Rehabilitation CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Santa Monica | 1 of 5 | 51 | $143,164 | 22 May 2026 | |
| Santa Monica Health Care Center | Santa Monica | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 13 Apr 2025 | |
| Berkley East Healthcare Center | Santa Monica | 2 of 5 | 8 | $58,205 | 6 Mar 2026 | |
| Brentwood Health Care Center | Santa Monica | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Sunset Park Healthcare | Santa Monica | 2 of 5 | 26 | $0 | 25 May 2025 | |
| Ocean Park Healthcare | Santa Monica | 2 of 5 | 20 | $12,735 | 4 May 2025 | |
| Westwood Post Acute Care | Los Angeles | 2 of 5 | 22 | $110,919 | 18 Jun 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica (CCN 555061). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/good-shepherd-health-care-center-of-santa-monica-santa-monica-ca-555061/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 25 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 16 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 29 Dec 2024.
- Who operates Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica and JPH Consulting Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.