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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Santa Monica, CA.

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15 licensed nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
5.5Mixed

BERKLEY WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER

1623 ARIZONA AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

BERKLEY WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 0.64 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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5.5Mixed

OCEAN POINTE HEALTHCARE CENTER

1330 17TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

OCEAN POINTE HEALTHCARE CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and low staff turnover (32%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
7.1Solid

SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER

1320 20TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (37%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.8% — above the national median of about 3%.

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6.0Solid

BRENTWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER

1321 FRANKLIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

BRENTWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 20.6% — above the national median of about 10%.

1 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
5.5Mixed

SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE

2250 29TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405

SUNSET PARK HEALTHCARE brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (30%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.32 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

2 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›

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3.8Concerns

BEACHWOOD POST-ACUTE & REHAB

1340 15TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

BEACHWOOD POST-ACUTE & REHAB brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and low staff turnover (30%). There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
6.4Solid

FIRESIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER

947 3RD STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Fireside Health Care Center shows a striking contrast between resident outcomes and the care delivery model. The facility excels in keeping residents safe from major injury, with zero falls resulting in significant harm, and staff retention is strong, meaning residents see familiar faces who know their care needs.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
8.5Strong

PACIFIC POST ACUTE

1323 17TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

PACIFIC POST ACUTE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (35%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.33 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

4 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
5.1Mixed

GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA

1131 ARIZONA AVE., SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA holds a 2.0 out of 5 stars overall rating, with its health inspections scoring just as low at 2.0. Staffing is also critically low, rated at 1.0 out of 5 stars.

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2.8Concerns

BERKLEY EAST HEALTHCARE CENTER

2021 ARIZONA AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

Berkley East Healthcare Center presents a deeply divided picture, with exceptionally high marks in resident outcomes contrasting sharply with critical failures in safety and oversight. Registered nurse coverage is critically low at 0.39 hours per resident day, far below national standards, meaning experienced clinical oversight is consistently absent.

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2.1Concerns

OCEAN PARK HEALTHCARE

2828 PICO BOULEVARD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405

Ocean Park Healthcare has a 2-star overall rating, which signals significant challenges. Registered nurse hours are far below the recommended minimum, translating to fewer clinical assessments when residents need them most.

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0.0

SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER

1338 20TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER has a 1.0/5 overall rating and a 1.0/5 health inspection score, compounded by a substantiated abuse finding and a designation as a Special Focus Facility, signaling serious quality problems. The floor staff are physically repositioning residents on schedule, evidenced by a bedsore rate under half the national median, and call lights are being answered fast, keeping major fall injuries well below average.

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AB CRISPINO & COMPANY INC

2250 29TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405

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AB CRISPINO & CO. INC

2828 PICO BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405

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CANTALOUPE HOLDINGS, LLC

1340 15TH ST, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

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