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Santa Monica Health Care Center

Average3-Star CMS Rating

1320 20TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA 90404

59 Beds
Medicare Since 1970

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1320 20TH STREET
Santa Monica, CA 90404

About Santa Monica Health Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Santa Monica Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Santa Monica, CA, serving Los Angeles County and the surrounding community. The facility has 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.8 residents.

Santa Monica Health Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1970, bringing 56 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with MARINER HEALTH CARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.

The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Santa Monica, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Certified Beds59
Avg. Residents/Day52.8
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilNone
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyLos Angeles
Affiliated Doctors11

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Santa Monica Health Care Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Santa Monica Health Care Center provides 4.61 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.53 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 42.2%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 57.1%. Weekend staffing averages 4.08 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.53
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.61
Total Nurse Turnover Rate42.2%
RN Turnover Rate57.1%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)4.08

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Santa Monica Health Care Center has 1 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Total Penalties1

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Santa Monica Health Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Santa Monica Health Care Center?

Santa Monica Health Care Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Santa Monica Health Care Center have?

Santa Monica Health Care Center has 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.8 residents.

What type of facility is Santa Monica Health Care Center?

Santa Monica Health Care Center is a for profit - partnership nursing home serving Los Angeles County in Santa Monica, CA.

How many doctors practice at Santa Monica Health Care Center?

11 physicians are affiliated with Santa Monica Health Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Santa Monica Health Care Center have any safety concerns?

Santa Monica Health Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·