Berkley West Healthcare Center
Santa Monica, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 055136) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $101,046
Phone: (310) 829-4565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berkley West Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Berkley West Healthcare Center reports 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Berkley West Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $101,046.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on available data.
About this facility
Berkley West Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Santa Monica, California, first approved for participation in 1967. The facility is licensed for 54 beds and serves an average of 43.9 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which includes 35 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Berkley West holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average for California (3.16). Its component ratings are: health inspection, 2 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $101,046.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings summarize but do not replace the underlying survey findings.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Berkley West Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which CMS classifies as at the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and turnover of 54.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $101,046.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, this facility does not have an abuse icon flagged or a Special Focus designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Berkley West is certified for 54 beds and has an average daily population of 43.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which has 35 facilities averaging 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Berkley West scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3108294565 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3108294565 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055136?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.