Santa Monica Health Care Center
Santa Monica, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055540) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (310) 829-4301 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Santa Monica Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Santa Monica Health Care Center reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 4.64, including roughly 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.1%.
Santa Monica Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines, but CMS lists one payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Santa Monica Health Care Center is a for-profit partnership nursing home in Santa Monica, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1970. The facility is licensed for 59 beds and reports an average of 53 residents, indicating a mid-sized skilled nursing operation in Los Angeles County.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3.16. The breakdown of the four CMS star ratings is as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.64, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.59. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines for this facility — no federal fines on record — with a total fine amount of $0.00. However, CMS does list one payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility per CMS data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Santa Monica Health Care Center is part of the Mariner Health Care chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the last 12 months for this facility. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Santa Monica Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 4.64, with a staffing star rating of 4, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
There are no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00, but CMS lists one payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 59 beds and reports an average of 53 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and is part of the Mariner Health Care chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3108294301 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3108294301 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 review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055540?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.