nursing home in Santa Monica, CA
Pacific Post Acute
1323 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · (310) 453-5456
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pacific Post Acute at a glance
Pacific Post Acute is a 49-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Monica, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 3, 2026) 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 34.6% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 49
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- David Johnson
- Medicare-certified since
- March 10, 1977
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 555054
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.63 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.33 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.80 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.09 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.6% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 38.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 12 | 16 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 59 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 49 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 40 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.2% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 0% | 10.2% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 2.6% | 9.8% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 17.5% | 7.3% | 12.8% | Worse |
| 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) | 11.5% | 13.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 5.3% | 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
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 42 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 Complaint | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 30, 2026 |
| June 25, 2026 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 15, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 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, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Standard | 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 April 22, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 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 April 22, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | No revisit needed |
| September 5, 2025 Complaint | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 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 February 14, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Complaint | 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 February 14, 2025 |
| January 23, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Complaint | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 18, 2025 Complaint | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | 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 January 24, 2025 |
| September 14, 2024 Complaint | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 2, 2024 |
| June 3, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0559 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 24, 2024 |
| June 3, 2024 Complaint | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 24, 2024 |
| June 3, 2024 Complaint | Honor 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 24, 2024 |
| April 3, 2024 Complaint | Honor 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| February 26, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| February 26, 2024 Complaint | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 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 January 26, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| January 5, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 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 January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0729 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 5, 2024 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC CARE LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2001 |
| DEHGHANMANESH, ADRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| FARRALES, MARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| KOCHEK, JOSHUA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| LOPEZ, NICETO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| OXFORD, MICHEAL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| PC CARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2001 |
| SUN MAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/12/1989 |
| ZACK, SAMUEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2024 |
| JOHNSON, FRANK Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2001 |
| DEHGHANMANESH, ADRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| JOHNSON, FRANK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2001 |
| KOCHEK, JOSHUA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| OXFORD, MICHEAL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| PC CARE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2001 |
| YPIL, VIRGINIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/03/2021 |
| ZACK, SAMUEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pacific Post Acute's rating?
Pacific Post Acute has 5 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 Pacific Post Acute 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 Pacific Post Acute 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 Pacific Post Acute?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of David Johnson. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pacific Post Acute and how do I contact it?
Pacific Post Acute is at 1323 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (310) 453-5456.
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.