Fireside Health Care Center
947 3rd Street · Santa Monica, CA · 90403 · 3103937117
66 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Nahs
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $97,670 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$97,670 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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $97,670 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
No revisit needed · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 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 March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 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 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2024
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 December 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2024
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 December 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2024 | Fine | $97,670 |
| August 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555039 · certified since January 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.