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FIRESIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER

947 3RD STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
Score: 43 / 100

CMS data shows Fireside Health Care Center earning a D grade with a score of 43/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Fireside Health Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.48 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 63 deficiencies at Fireside Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.48 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.41 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.43 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.64 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.05 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.34 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

63
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 61 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0638 Severity E
    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0912 Severity E
    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Rights 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 4.7% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 0.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $97,670

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 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: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -9 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
66
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15