C79

SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER

Grade C 79/100 composite score

For profit - Partnership

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

59

Ownership

For profit - Partnership

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

1320 20TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
3108294301

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.48h
LPN
1.48h
CNA
2.83h
Total
4.79h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2015

99%

GRANCARE LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2015

MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC.

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2015

MHC HOLDING COMPANY

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2015

MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2015

NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC.

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2015

GRUNSTEIN, EMILY

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2019

SANTA MONICA HOLDING COMPANY GP LLC

OrganizationGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2015

GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC

OrganizationLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2015

RECTO, LINDA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

TORRES, BELINDA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

TAETZ, LINDA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2015

RECTO, LINDA

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Nov 2022

TORRES, BELINDA

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Nov 2021

Penalties & Fines (1)

DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Dec 28, 2023Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (36)

September 2, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

May 31, 2025Health2 deficiencies2 severe
0678JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 28, 2025
0684JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 28, 2025
April 30, 2025Health1 deficiency
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 20, 2025
April 13, 2025Health6 deficiencies
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 2, 2025
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 2, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 2, 2025
0758EMinimal harm, Pattern

Implement 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 2, 2025
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 2, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 2, 2025
March 29, 2024Health8 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2024
0557DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2024
0574EMinimal harm, Pattern

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2024
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor 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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2024
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2024
0803EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure 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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2024
March 20, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0657EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
March 19, 2024Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
December 28, 2023Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 27, 2024
October 17, 2023Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 17, 2023
September 12, 2023Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 12, 2023
June 8, 2023Health9 deficiencies
0578EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor 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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
0758EMinimal harm, Pattern

Implement 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
0919DMinimal harm, Isolated

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
February 14, 2023Health1 deficiency
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER?

SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER in SANTA MONICA, California has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 78.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER?

SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER have?

SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER has 36 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER have?

SANTA MONICA HEALTH CARE CENTER has 59 certified beds with approximately 51 current residents (86% occupancy). The facility is located at 1320 20TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, California 90404. It is a for profit - partnership facility.

Data Disclaimer

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