SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER
1320 20TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 · CCN 055540
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Certified beds
- 59
- Avg residents/day
- 51.5
- Phone
- 3108294301
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-13 | 14 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -1.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-03-29 | 11 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -6.4 better |
| 3 | 2023-06-08 | 12 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -5.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.57 | 38.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.46 | 62.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.79 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 1
Chain
- Chain
- MARINER HEALTH CARE
- Facilities in chain
- 18
- Chain avg overall
- 2.90 / 5
Inspection citations (37)2 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- EF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-12-31 · Health · corrected 2026-01-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-02 · Health · corrected 2025-09-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-09-02 · Health · corrected 2025-09-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-02 · Health · corrected 2025-09-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2025-05-31 · Health · corrected 2025-06-28
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-05-31 · Health · corrected 2025-06-28
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2025-04-13 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-04-13 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-13 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0758Implement 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.2025-04-13 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-04-13 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-13 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-03-20 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-20 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-27
Actual harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-12 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0758Implement 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.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 2015-06-30 |
| GRANCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-06-30 |
| MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-06-30 |
| MHC HOLDING COMPANY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-06-30 |
| MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-06-30 |
| NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-06-30 |
| GRUNSTEIN, EMILY | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-02-06 |
| SANTA MONICA HOLDING COMPANY GP LLC | Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-06-30 |
| GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC | Organization | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-06-30 |
| RECTO, LINDA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-26 |
| SARCAUGA, DENNIS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-02-06 |
| TORRES, BELINDA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-25 |
| SARCAUGA, DENNIS | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-02-06 |
| TAETZ, LINDA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-06-30 |
| RECTO, LINDA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2022-11-28 |
| TORRES, BELINDA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-11-11 |
Other facilities in SANTA MONICA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC POST ACUTE | ★★★★★ | 49 |
| BRENTWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 59 |
| BERKLEY WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 54 |
| FIRESIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 66 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE CENTER OF SANTA MONICA | ★★★☆☆ | 48 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.