Santa Monica Health Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1320 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- CCN
- 055540
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Certified beds
- 59
- Chain
- Mariner Health Care
- Residents per day
- 53
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Santa Monica Health Care Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 13 Apr 2025. The latest survey cycle has 12 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
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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 | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 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) | 13 Apr 2025 | 12 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 29 Mar 2024 | 11 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 15 | 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 | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2026 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Apr 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Apr 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Apr 2025 | 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 | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Apr 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 28 Jun 2025 |
| 31 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 28 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 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 | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | 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 | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 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 | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 2023 | Payment denial | 3 |
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 | 4.64 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.28 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.77 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.19 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 37.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 13.9% | 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 | 5.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.9% | 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, partnership
- Legal business name
- Santa Monica Operating Company LP
- Chain
- Mariner Health Care (17 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GC Holding Company 2 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 30 Jun 2015 |
| Grancare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| Mariner Health Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| MHC Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| MHC West Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| National Senior Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| Santa Monica Holding Company GP LLC | General partnership interest | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| GC Holding Company 2 LLC | Limited partnership interest | 30 Jun 2015 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Los Angeles County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Rehabilitation CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Santa Monica | 1 of 5 | 51 | $143,164 | 22 May 2026 | |
| Berkley East Healthcare Center | Santa Monica | 2 of 5 | 8 | $58,205 | 6 Mar 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 | |
| Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center | Santa Monica | 2 of 5 | 24 | $55,450 | 5 Jun 2026 | |
| Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab | Santa Monica | 1 of 5 | 18 | $177,718 | 27 Jun 2025 | |
| Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica | Santa Monica | 2 of 5 | 16 | $8,424 | 25 Feb 2026 | |
| Brentwood Health Care Center | Santa Monica | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Ocean Park Healthcare | Santa Monica | 2 of 5 | 20 | $12,735 | 4 May 2025 | |
| Sunset Park Healthcare | Santa Monica | 2 of 5 | 26 | $0 | 25 May 2025 | |
| Fireside Health Care Center | Santa Monica | 4 of 5 | 12 | $97,670 | 23 Jan 2026 | |
| 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 Santa Monica Health Care Center (CCN 055540). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/santa-monica-health-care-center-santa-monica-ca-055540/
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Questions
- When was Santa Monica Health Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 7 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 29 Mar 2024.
- Who operates Santa Monica Health Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, partnership. CMS lists the home in the chain Mariner Health Care. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Santa Monica Health Care Center 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.