nursing home in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center
1338 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · (310) 255-2800
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- Special Focus candidate
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is a 144-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Monica, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 22, 2026) found 53 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $143,164.
Nursing staff turnover is 55.8% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 144
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 29, 2004
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 555808
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.02 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.44 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.35 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.57 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 55.8% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 63.6% | 38.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 53 | 16 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 35 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 438.5 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $143,164 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 5 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 144 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 139 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.2% | 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) | 1% | 1.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 11.5% | 12% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 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) | 8.3% | 10.2% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 3.2% | 9.8% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.8% | 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) | 7.2% | 13.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 0.9% | 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) | 99.8% | 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) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 93.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 176 health deficiencies and 21 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 7 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 17, 2026 |
| July 30, 2026 Complaint | 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 August 17, 2026 |
| July 30, 2026 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 August 17, 2026 |
| July 30, 2026 Complaint | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 17, 2026 |
| July 22, 2026 Complaint | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2026 |
| July 16, 2026 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 2, 2026 |
| July 16, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 2, 2026 |
| July 3, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| July 3, 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 27, 2026 |
| June 30, 2026 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 July 24, 2026 |
| June 24, 2026 Complaint | 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 July 17, 2026 |
| June 24, 2026 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 July 17, 2026 |
| June 17, 2026 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 July 12, 2026 |
| June 4, 2026 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 28, 2026 |
| June 4, 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 28, 2026 |
| June 4, 2026 Complaint | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 28, 2026 |
| June 4, 2026 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 June 28, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 3, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 27, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 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 27, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 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 June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 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 June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 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 June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 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 June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 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 June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 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 June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 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 June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 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 June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | 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 June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 Standard | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0825 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 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 May 30, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 Complaint | Honor 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 29, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 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 April 29, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 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 April 29, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 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 29, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Ensure 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0811 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| February 25, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| February 17, 2026 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 4, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 Complaint | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| January 6, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 26, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 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 January 10, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Complaint | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 27, 2025 |
| September 16, 2025 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 13, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Complaint | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| September 4, 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 3, 2025 |
| August 23, 2025 Complaint | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2025 |
| August 23, 2025 Complaint | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Complaint | Not 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0620 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2025 |
| July 31, 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 August 1, 2025 |
| July 23, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 19, 2025 |
| July 22, 2025 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2025 |
| June 26, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Complaint | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0825 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2025 |
| June 16, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| June 16, 2025 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 20, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Complaint | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0825 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Complaint | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0850 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Complaint | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 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 30, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| April 8, 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 April 20, 2025 |
| April 4, 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 April 29, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 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 April 29, 2025 |
| April 4, 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 April 29, 2025 |
| April 4, 2025 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 29, 2025 |
| April 2, 2025 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 April 18, 2025 |
| April 1, 2025 Complaint | 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 April 12, 2025 |
| April 1, 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 April 12, 2025 |
| April 1, 2025 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 12, 2025 |
| April 1, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2025 |
| March 18, 2025 Complaint | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2025 |
| March 18, 2025 Complaint | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2025 |
| March 18, 2025 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2025 |
| February 28, 2025 Complaint | Establish 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 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 March 23, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Complaint | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0573 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 23, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 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 March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | Honor 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 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 March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 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 March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0924 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | 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 March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 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 March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 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 March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 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 March 1, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2025 |
| January 13, 2025 Complaint | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 7, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 27, 2024 |
| November 26, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| November 26, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| November 26, 2024 Complaint | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| November 5, 2024 Complaint | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0573 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| November 5, 2024 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 December 5, 2024 |
| September 25, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 7, 2024 |
| August 8, 2024 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 August 29, 2024 |
| August 8, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2024 |
| July 1, 2024 Complaint | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 19, 2024 |
| July 1, 2024 Complaint | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 19, 2024 |
| April 12, 2024 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 May 10, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 19, 2024 Complaint | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2024 |
| March 4, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| March 4, 2024 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| March 4, 2024 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
| March 4, 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 March 24, 2024 |
| March 4, 2024 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 March 24, 2024 |
| March 4, 2024 Complaint | 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 March 24, 2024 |
| February 27, 2024 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 March 24, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Construct fire resistant interior walls. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0331 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 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 February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0925 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 22, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 18, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 18, 2024 |
Showing the 150 most recent of 197 citations.
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 5 federal penalties in the past three years, including $143,164 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 | Fine | $37,310 |
| February 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 33 days from March 28, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 | Fine | $78,787 |
| January 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | 60 days from February 2, 2024 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $27,067 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1338 SANTA MONICA PARTNERS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 08/01/2024 |
| BERCOVICH, EZEQUIEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 08/01/2024 |
| SANTA MONICA REHAB HOLLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 15% | 08/01/2024 |
| ZENOU, ADAM Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 15% | 08/01/2024 |
| CHUEKE-BERCOVICH, SARA Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 08/01/2024 |
| HOROWICZ, AVI Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 15% | 08/01/2024 |
| MENLO TRUST U/T/D FEBRUARY 22, 1983 Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2024 |
| MIRACLE MILE PROPERTIES LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| MM2 BUSINESS SERVICES, LLLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| RUBER, NURIT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2026 |
| WANG, SHUO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| BERCOVICH, EZEQUIEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| RUBER, NURIT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| WANG, SHUO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center has 1 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 Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 53 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Santa Monica Rehabilitation 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 Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is at 1338 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (310) 255-2800.
About this data
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