Nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA has 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 8 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Post Acute1323 17th Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 49 | None |
| Fireside Health Care Center947 3rd Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 66 | 1 ($97,670) |
| Brentwood Health Care Center1321 Franklin Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 59 | None |
| Ocean Park Healthcare2828 Pico Boulevard · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 41 | 1 ($12,735) |
| Santa Monica Health Care Center1320 20th Street · For profit - Partnership | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 59 | None |
| Berkley West Healthcare Center1623 Arizona Avenue · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 54 | 1 ($101,046) |
| Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica1131 Arizona Ave. · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 48 | 1 ($8,424) |
| Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center1330 17th Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 72 | 1 ($55,450) |
| Sunset Park Healthcare2250 29th Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 44 | None |
| Berkley East Healthcare Center2021 Arizona Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 207 | 2 ($58,205) |
| Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab1340 15th Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 227 | 2 ($177,718) |
| Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center1338 20th Street · For profit - Limited Liability companySpecial Focus Facility candidate Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 144 | 3 ($143,164) |
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Recent inspection problems in Santa Monica
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.July 30, 2026 · Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.July 30, 2026 · Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 30, 2026 · Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 30, 2026 · Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.July 22, 2026 · Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.July 16, 2026 · Pacific Post Acute · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 16, 2026 · Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.July 16, 2026 · Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 16, 2026 · Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 16, 2026 · Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Santa Monica
Which nursing home in Santa Monica has the highest Medicare rating?
Pacific Post Acute has the highest overall rating in Santa Monica: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Santa Monica have been fined?
8 of the 12 have been fined in the last three years, $654,412 in all. The most was $177,718, at Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is a Special Focus Facility candidate and was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Santa Monica is the largest?
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab, with 227 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.