About Santa Monica Health Care Center
Santa Monica Health Care Center, located in SANTA MONICA, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Santa Monica Health Care Center
- Top Ranked: Ranked #48 out of 313 facilities within 25 miles.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.61 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.61 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the MARINER HEALTH CARE network. This chain operates 17 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Santa Monica Health Care Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 60 | Apr 13, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 67 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 26.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 10.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.8% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 15.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 6.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 99.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 18.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 99.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 11.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 2 complaints
- 2024: 4 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- 2026: 2 complaints
- Total: 14 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. |
| May 20, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
SANTA MONICA OPERATING COMPANY LP
Ownership Structure
- GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC Direct: 99%
- GRANCARE LLC Indirect
- EMILY GRUNSTEIN Indirect
- MARINER HEALTH CARE INC. Indirect
- MHC HOLDING COMPANY Indirect
- MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY Indirect
- NATIONAL SENIOR CARE INC. Indirect
Management & Direction
- DENNIS SARCAUGA CORPORATE OFFICER
- DENNIS SARCAUGA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DENNIS SARCAUGA ADP OF THE SNF
- BELINDA TORRES CORPORATE OFFICER
- BELINDA TORRES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BELINDA TORRES ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clear View Convalescent Center | N/A | 5 |
| Oakview Skilled Nursing | N/A | 5 |
| Torrance Memorial Med Ctr Snf/dp | N/A | 5 |
| Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dp/snf | N/A | 5 |
| Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hosp | N/A | 5 |
| Long Beach Post Acute | N/A | 5 |
| Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/snf | N/A | 5 |
| Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| Clear View Sanitarium | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Santa Monica Health Care Center directly at 3108294301. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.