Fireside Health Care Center
Santa Monica, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555039) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $97,670 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (310) 393-7117 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fireside Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Fireside Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a 3-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
CMS records show Fireside Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $97,670.00, along with 1 payment denial. The facility does not currently display CMS's abuse icon and is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Fireside Health Care Center is a 66-bed skilled nursing facility in Santa Monica, California, operating in Los Angeles County since first being CMS-certified in 1977. It currently serves an average of 61.3 residents per day and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Nahs chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fireside holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.26 per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $97,670.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased CMS scrutiny.
CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare reporting period available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fireside Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 34.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $97,670.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the facility does not currently display CMS's abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 66 beds and has an average daily population of 61.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Nahs chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 1977-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall rating (4 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3103937117 or 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 3103937117 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555039?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.