Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center
Santa Monica, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555808) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $143,164 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (310) 255-2800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center reports 4.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.8%.
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $143,164.00, plus 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality under increased inspection.
About this facility
Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Santa Monica, California, certified for 144 beds with an average of 138.6 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since June 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its staffing rating is 2 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 55.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $143,164.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse has been identified; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. In addition, this facility is designated as an SFF Candidate (Special Focus Facility Candidate) by CMS, a program status applied to homes with a history of persistent poor quality that places them under increased regulatory scrutiny.
No ownership change has been recorded in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Source: 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?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and 55.8% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $143,164.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 144 beds with an average of 138.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 29, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 1, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively, with an overall of 1.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3102552800 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 3102552800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555808?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.