Berkley East Healthcare Center
Santa Monica, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 555748) · 207 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $58,205 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (310) 829-5377 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berkley East Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Berkley East Healthcare Center reports 4.79962 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.38591 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is 44.1% according to CMS data.
Berkley East Healthcare Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $58,205.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Berkley East Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Santa Monica, California (Los Angeles County), operating with 207 certified beds and an average daily census of 123.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and accepts Medicare. It is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which operates 35 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Berkley East holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: 1 star for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Nurse staffing totals 4.79962 hours per resident per day, including 0.38591 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $58,205.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged in the provided data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the health inspection details directly on Medicare Care Compare, given the 1-star inspection rating. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult the official source for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Berkley East Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, this facility is listed as a Medicare provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.79962 hours per resident per day with 0.38591 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 44.1%, earning a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $58,205.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 207 certified beds with an average daily census of 123.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which operates 35 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 21, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; Berkley East scores 2, 1, 5, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3108295377 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3108295377 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555748?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.