Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center
1338 20th Street · Santa Monica, CA · 90404 · 3102552800
144 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $136,187 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$136,187 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $185,979 |
Inspection citations (169 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2026 · 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 January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025 · 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 July 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 | Fine | $57,400 |
| February 6, 2025 | Fine | $78,787 |
| February 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 33 days |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $27,067 |
| January 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | 60 days |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555808 · certified since June 29, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.