Brentwood Health Care Center
1321 Franklin Street · Santa Monica, CA · 90404 · 3108285596
59 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Nahs
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 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 November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
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.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2023 · found via complaint
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 December 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055711 · certified since May 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.