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Santa Monica Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
1338 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
CCN
555808
Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Certified beds
144
Chain
None in the CMS record
Residents per day
139
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CMS star ratings
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating4 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 22 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 51 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $143,164 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 2 payment denials.

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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

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeLos Angeles County medianCalifornia medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating12.03.03.0
Health inspection rating12.03.02.8
Staffing rating23.03.02.9
Quality measure rating44.04.03.6

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.

Health citations of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsCalifornia median
Cycle 1 (latest)22 May 20265114
Cycle 26 Feb 20255314
Cycle 3No date6315

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.

Scope and severity of the 167 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyL0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 51 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
30 Jun 2026F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigationDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
24 Jun 2026F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigationDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
24 Jun 2026F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint investigationDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
17 Jun 2026F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigationDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
4 Jun 2026F0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDComplaint investigation28 Jun 2026
4 Jun 2026F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint investigation28 Jun 2026
4 Jun 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation28 Jun 2026
4 Jun 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation28 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
22 May 2026F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey15 Jun 2026
21 May 2026F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation30 May 2026
24 Mar 2026F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation29 Apr 2026
24 Mar 2026F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation29 Apr 2026
24 Mar 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation29 Apr 2026
24 Mar 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint investigation29 Apr 2026
11 Mar 2026F0811Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation27 Mar 2026
11 Mar 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation27 Mar 2026
25 Feb 2026F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation20 Mar 2026
17 Feb 2026F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EComplaint investigation4 Mar 2026
15 Jan 2026F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DComplaint investigation13 Feb 2026
6 Jan 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation23 Jan 2026
5 Jan 2026F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation26 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation10 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DComplaint investigation10 Jan 2026
9 Dec 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation27 Dec 2025
16 Sep 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation13 Oct 2025
11 Sep 2025F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint investigation12 Sep 2025
4 Sep 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint investigation3 Oct 2025
23 Aug 2025F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.DComplaint investigation19 Sep 2025
23 Aug 2025F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation19 Sep 2025
21 Aug 2025F0620Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.DComplaint investigation19 Sep 2025

Survey cycle 2: 53 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
31 Jul 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation1 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation19 Aug 2025
22 Jul 2025F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation1 Aug 2025
26 Jun 2025F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint investigation18 Jul 2025
26 Jun 2025F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.EComplaint investigation18 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EComplaint investigation1 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint investigation1 Jul 2025
8 May 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation23 May 2025
24 Apr 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation30 Apr 2025
24 Apr 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation30 Apr 2025
24 Apr 2025F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.EComplaint investigation30 Apr 2025
24 Apr 2025F0850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.EComplaint investigation30 Apr 2025
14 Apr 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation18 Apr 2025
8 Apr 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation20 Apr 2025
4 Apr 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation29 Apr 2025
4 Apr 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation29 Apr 2025
4 Apr 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation29 Apr 2025
4 Apr 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation29 Apr 2025
2 Apr 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation18 Apr 2025
1 Apr 2025F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation12 Apr 2025
1 Apr 2025F0585Honor 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.DComplaint investigation12 Apr 2025
1 Apr 2025F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint investigation12 Apr 2025
1 Apr 2025F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDComplaint investigation12 Apr 2025
18 Mar 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation3 Apr 2025
18 Mar 2025F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint investigation3 Apr 2025
18 Mar 2025F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DComplaint investigation3 Apr 2025
28 Feb 2025F0837Establish 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.DComplaint investigation20 Mar 2025
27 Feb 2025F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint investigation23 Mar 2025
27 Feb 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation23 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0578Honor 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.EStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint investigation1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.EStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint investigation1 Mar 2025
6 Feb 2025F0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.EStandard survey1 Mar 2025
13 Jan 2025F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EComplaint investigation7 Feb 2025
4 Dec 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation27 Dec 2024
26 Nov 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation14 Dec 2024
26 Nov 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation14 Dec 2024
26 Nov 2024F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.DComplaint investigation14 Dec 2024
5 Nov 2024F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint investigation5 Dec 2024
5 Nov 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation5 Dec 2024
25 Sep 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024
8 Aug 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation29 Aug 2024
8 Aug 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation29 Aug 2024

Survey cycle 3: 63 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
1 Jul 2024F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.DComplaint investigation19 Jul 2024
1 Jul 2024F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EComplaint investigation19 Jul 2024
12 Apr 2024F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigation10 May 2024
11 Apr 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint investigation26 Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EComplaint investigation26 Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation26 Apr 2024
19 Mar 2024F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint investigation2 Apr 2024
4 Mar 2024F0585Honor 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.DComplaint investigation24 Mar 2024
4 Mar 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation24 Mar 2024
4 Mar 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint investigation24 Mar 2024
4 Mar 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint investigation24 Mar 2024
4 Mar 2024F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint investigation24 Mar 2024
4 Mar 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint investigation24 Mar 2024
27 Feb 2024F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigation24 Mar 2024
25 Jan 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0578Honor 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.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0761Ensure 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.EComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.FComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
25 Jan 2024F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint investigation18 Feb 2024
16 Jan 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint investigation30 Jan 2024
10 Jan 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation29 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.FComplaint investigation28 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint investigation28 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation28 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation28 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDComplaint investigation28 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.JComplaint investigation28 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation28 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint investigation11 Mar 2024
8 Jan 2024F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DComplaint investigation28 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.KComplaint investigation28 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation11 Mar 2024
8 Jan 2024F0761Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation11 Mar 2024
12 Dec 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation1 Jan 2024
12 Dec 2023F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint investigation1 Jan 2024
12 Dec 2023F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation1 Jan 2024
12 Dec 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation1 Jan 2024
7 Nov 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
7 Nov 2023F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
7 Nov 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
7 Nov 2023F0761Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
7 Nov 2023F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
7 Nov 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
1 Nov 2023F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation10 Nov 2023
31 Oct 2023F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint investigation25 Nov 2023
16 Oct 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation27 Oct 2023
27 Sep 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation13 Oct 2023
23 Sep 2023F0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.EComplaint investigation23 Oct 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.

Penalties of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
21 Aug 2025Fine$37,310
6 Feb 2025Fine$78,787
6 Feb 2025Payment denial33
8 Jan 2024Fine$27,067
8 Jan 2024Payment denial60

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.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center
StaffThis homeCalifornia medianCalifornia average (CMS)
All nurse staff4.024.204.52
Registered nurses (RN)0.440.500.67
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.241.20
Nurse aides2.352.65
All nurse staff, weekends3.573.804.09
Nurse staff turnover in a year
55.8%
Nurse staff turnover, California median
36.4%
RN turnover in a year
63.6%
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.

Quality measures of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeCalifornia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay8.3%8.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.4%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay1.0%1.3%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay1.4%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay3.2%8.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay2.4%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay11.5%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, limited liability company
Legal business name
1338 20th Street LLC
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
1338 Santa Monica Partners LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest50%1 Aug 2024
Santa Monica Rehab Holldings LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest15%1 Aug 2024
Miracle Mile Properties LPAdp of the snf5 Dec 2024
Mm2 Business Services, LLLPAdp of the snf5 Dec 2024

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Other homes in Los Angeles County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Los Angeles County, California
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Santa Monica Health Care CenterSanta Monica3 of 512$013 Apr 2025
Berkley East Healthcare CenterSanta Monica2 of 58$58,2056 Mar 2026
Berkley West Healthcare CenterSanta Monica3 of 58$101,0468 Jan 2026
Pacific Post AcuteSanta Monica5 of 511$03 Apr 2026
Ocean Pointe Healthcare CenterSanta Monica2 of 524$55,4505 Jun 2026
Beachwood Post-Acute & RehabSanta Monica1 of 518$177,71827 Jun 2025
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa MonicaSanta Monica2 of 516$8,42425 Feb 2026
Brentwood Health Care CenterSanta Monica3 of 58$04 Dec 2025
Ocean Park HealthcareSanta Monica2 of 520$12,7354 May 2025
Sunset Park HealthcareSanta Monica2 of 526$025 May 2025
Fireside Health Care CenterSanta Monica4 of 512$97,67023 Jan 2026
Westwood Post Acute CareLos Angeles2 of 522$110,91918 Jun 2026

All 369 nursing homes in Los Angeles County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center (CCN 555808). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/santa-monica-rehabilitation-center-santa-monica-ca-555808/

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Questions

When was Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 6 Feb 2025.
Who operates Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
What does the Special Focus status mean for Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center?
CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. 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.