Berkley West Healthcare Center
1623 Arizona Avenue · Santa Monica, CA · 90404 · 3108294565
54 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aspen Skilled Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$101,046 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $101,046 |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
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 February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
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.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
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 December 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
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 December 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2024 | Fine | $101,046 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055136 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.