Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
1340 15th Street · Santa Monica, CA · 90404 · 3104519706
227 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $59,846 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
$59,846 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $177,718 |
Inspection citations (119 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
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.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Fine | $59,846 |
| June 28, 2024 | Fine | $117,872 |
| June 28, 2024 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056334 · certified since July 14, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.