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SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER

1320 20TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Score: 64 / 100

Santa Monica Health Care Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 64/100. Located in Santa Monica, California, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Santa Monica Health Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Santa Monica Health Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.57 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.41 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.70 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.12 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 35 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0553 Severity E
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0740 Severity D
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    Dec 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 1, 2025 · Infection Control 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 7.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
59
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12