nursing home in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica Health Care Center

1320 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · (310) 829-4301

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Santa Monica Health Care Center at a glance

Santa Monica Health Care Center is a 59-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Monica, California (Los Angeles County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the California average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.5 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 13, 2025) found 12 health citations. The California average is 15.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 37.1% per year (state average 36.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Partnership
Beds
59
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Mariner Health Care
Medicare-certified since
April 1, 1970
Resident/family council
None
County
Los Angeles County
CMS Certification Number
055540

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.1 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility4.64 hrsCalifornia average4.52 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.64 hrs4.52 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.59 hrs0.67 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.77 hrs2.65 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.19 hrs4.09 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)37.1%36.7%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)50%38.1%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility12California average16U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)12169Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)643Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)70105.880.6Better

Penalties

This facility0California average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$23,986$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds5999107
Average residents per day538886
Occupancy89.8%88.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility5.8%California average1.6%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)5.8%1.6%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.7%4.3%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)10.9%12%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%1.2%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)13.9%10.2%13.9%Average
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)5%9.8%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)3.8%4%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%7.3%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.4%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)0.7%13.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)4.1%10.2%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%98.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%98.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility3.2%California average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)3.2%1.5%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)99.3%93.2%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.4%94.4%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 38 health deficiencies and 22 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 7, 2026
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 4, 2026
January 23, 2026
Complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 13, 2026
December 31, 2025
Complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 25, 2026
September 2, 2025
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 21, 2025
September 2, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 21, 2025
September 2, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 21, 2025
May 31, 2025
Complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected June 28, 2025
May 31, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected June 28, 2025
April 30, 2025
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 20, 2025
April 13, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 8, 2025
April 13, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 8, 2025
April 13, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 2, 2025
April 13, 2025
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 2, 2025
April 13, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 2, 2025
April 13, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 2, 2025
April 13, 2025
Standard
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 2, 2025
April 13, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 2, 2025
March 29, 2024
Fire safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 29, 2024
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 29, 2024
Fire safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 29, 2024
Fire safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 29, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2024
March 29, 2024
Standard
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0574
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2024
March 29, 2024
Standard
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2024
March 29, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 22, 2024
March 29, 2024
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 22, 2024
March 29, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 22, 2024
March 29, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 22, 2024
March 29, 2024
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 22, 2024
March 20, 2024
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 18, 2024
March 20, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2024
March 19, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2024
December 28, 2023
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected January 27, 2024
October 17, 2023
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 17, 2023
September 12, 2023
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 12, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0111
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Fire safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 8, 2023
June 8, 2023
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 8, 2023
June 8, 2023
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 8, 2023
June 8, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2023
June 8, 2023
Standard
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2023
June 8, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2023
June 8, 2023
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2023
June 8, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2023
June 8, 2023
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $0 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
December 28, 2023Payment Denial3 days from January 24, 2024

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest99%06/30/2015
GRANCARE LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—06/30/2015
GRUNSTEIN, EMILY
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—02/06/2019
MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC.
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—06/30/2015
MHC HOLDING COMPANY
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—06/30/2015
MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—06/30/2015
NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC.
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—06/30/2015
SARCAUGA, DENNIS
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/06/2025
TORRES, BELINDA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/11/2021
SARCAUGA, DENNIS
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE02/06/2025
TORRES, BELINDA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE11/11/2021
SANTA MONICA HOLDING COMPANY GP LLC
Organization
general partnership interestNOT APPLICABLE06/30/2015
GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC
Organization
limited partnership interestNOT APPLICABLE06/30/2015
SARCAUGA, DENNIS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/06/2025
TORRES, BELINDA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/11/2021

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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Monica Health Care Center's rating?

Santa Monica Health Care Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Santa Monica Health Care Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Santa Monica Health Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Santa Monica Health Care Center?

It is for profit - partnership and part of Mariner Health Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Santa Monica Health Care Center and how do I contact it?

Santa Monica Health Care Center is at 1320 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (310) 829-4301.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.