Starfile / California

FIRESIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER

947 3RD STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 · CCN 555039

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$97,670

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

NAHS

Facilities in chain

12

Chain avg overall

4.00 / 5

Inspection citations (63)

1. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2026-01-23 · Health

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2025-03-19 · Health · corrected 2025-04-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2025-03-19 · Health · corrected 2025-04-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-01 · Health · corrected 2025-03-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-02-24 · Health · corrected 2025-03-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for minimal harm

28. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.2024-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-11-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. FF0841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-09-02 · Health · corrected 2024-09-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-09-02 · Health · corrected 2024-09-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-08-16 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-15 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-15 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-07 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-12-15 · Health · corrected 2024-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2023-12-15 · Health · corrected 2024-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. EF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-07

    Potential for minimal harm

56. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2023-07-18 · Health · corrected 2023-08-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-07-18 · Health · corrected 2023-08-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-07-18 · Health · corrected 2023-08-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2023-07-18 · Health · corrected 2023-08-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-07-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-07-14 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.