Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555061) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,424
Phone: (310) 451-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica in the available data. However, CMS assigns this facility a 1-star staffing rating out of 5.
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,424.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, first approved for participation on March 22, 1977. The facility is licensed for 48 beds and reports an average daily census of 43.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Il & Joan Lee chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: a 2-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure rating, and a 1-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day and turnover figures were not provided in the available CMS data for this facility; the 1-star staffing rating reflects CMS's overall staffing assessment.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,424.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the provided data for Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica.
There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile is based on the CMS data vintage provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
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?
Specific nurse hours per resident per day and turnover percentage were not reported in the available CMS data, but the facility's overall staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,424.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 48 beds and has an average daily census of 43.4 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 Il & Joan Lee chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on March 22, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5 star scale; for this facility, health inspection is 2 stars, staffing is 1 star, and quality measures is 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail was not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 3104514800 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3104514800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555061?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.