D

BERKLEY WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER

1623 ARIZONA AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Score: 46 / 100

Berkley West Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 46/100. The facility ranks in the 33th percentile among California nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Berkley West Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 4.18 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 77 deficiencies at Berkley West Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.18 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.77 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.17 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.23 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.59 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.58 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

77
Total Deficiencies
Jan 7, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 76 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Jan 7, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Jan 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    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 medic
    Jan 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Jan 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jan 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $101,046

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 46 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
54
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9