DBelow average · score 42/100 · #781 of 1,154 in California
Santa Monica Health Care Center
1320 20Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · 59 certified beds · For profit - Partnership
Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in California
12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 64)below median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Santa Monica Health Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (small, 59 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Santa Monica Health Care Center at a Glance
D
42/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.64 h.
58<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 64.
43<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 1 denials.
14<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, small facilities · CMS record 055540 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1320 20Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone3108294301
CountyLos Angeles
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Certified beds59
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Berkley East Healthcare Center - Santa Monica, CA · 207 beds
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — top quarter
2
Pacific Post Acute - Santa Monica, CA · 49 beds
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48) — above median
3
Berkley West Healthcare Center - Santa Monica, CA · 54 beds
- Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32) — top quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.