Berkley East Healthcare Center

SANTA MONICA, CA • CMS Certification: 555748

  • Date Updated: May 01, 2026
  • Overall Rating: 2 Stars
  • Address: 2021 ARIZONA AVE, SANTA MONICA CA 90404
  • Phone: 3108295377

About Berkley East Healthcare Center

Berkley East Healthcare Center, located in SANTA MONICA, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare.

Why Families Choose Berkley East Healthcare Center

  • More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.92 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).

Key Performance Indicators

  • CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
  • Nursing Hours 4.92 hrs
  • Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 35 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection
2.9
Staffing
3.7
Quality
4.6

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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

Berkley East Healthcare Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.32 hrs/day
State: 0.67 US: 0.68
Case Mix Adj: 0.77
Quality Adj: 0.28

Licensed Practical Nurses

2.03 hrs/day
State: 1.88 US: 1.54
Case Mix Adj: 0.98
Quality Adj: 1.49

Certified Assistants

2.89 hrs/day
State: 2.65 US: 2.33
Case Mix Adj: 2.65
Quality Adj: 2.52

CMS Quality Ratings

Category Rating Stars
Overall Rating 2
Health Inspection 1
Quality Measures 5
Staffing 3

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle Score Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent) 40 Mar 06, 2026
Weighted Average 201 Combined Score
Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 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) 18.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) 11.1%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) 2.0%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) 3.0%

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) 6.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) 0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) 0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) 0.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) 11.2%
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) 3.9%
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) 99.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) 0.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) 3.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) 13.5%
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) 97.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) 4.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) 3.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) 9.5%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

  • 2023: 47 complaints
  • 2024: 31 complaints
  • 2025: 5 complaints
  • Total: 83 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date Description
Jun 30, 2025 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
May 20, 2025 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
May 20, 2025 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
May 20, 2025 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Apr 10, 2025 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 05, 2024 Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Dec 05, 2024 Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Dec 05, 2024 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Dec 04, 2024 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Sep 20, 2024 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Aug 30, 2024 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 26, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 26, 2024 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jul 05, 2024 Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Jul 05, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 28, 2024 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jun 28, 2024 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 28, 2024 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Jun 28, 2024 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
May 30, 2024 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
May 30, 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.
Apr 15, 2024 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Mar 21, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Mar 21, 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.
Feb 28, 2024 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Feb 28, 2024 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 28, 2024 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Feb 15, 2024 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Feb 15, 2024 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives.
Feb 12, 2024 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Feb 12, 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.
Jan 15, 2024 Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Jan 15, 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.
Jan 15, 2024 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Jan 15, 2024 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Jan 15, 2024 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Dec 12, 2023 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Dec 12, 2023 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Dec 12, 2023 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Dec 12, 2023 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Dec 12, 2023 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 12, 2023 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Dec 12, 2023 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Dec 12, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Dec 12, 2023 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Dec 12, 2023 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Dec 12, 2023 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Dec 06, 2023 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Dec 06, 2023 Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Dec 06, 2023 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.
Dec 01, 2023 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 01, 2023 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nov 19, 2023 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Nov 19, 2023 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Nov 19, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Nov 19, 2023 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Nov 19, 2023 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nov 14, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Nov 14, 2023 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Nov 12, 2023 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Nov 10, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nov 10, 2023 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Oct 30, 2023 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 30, 2023 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Oct 30, 2023 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.
Oct 30, 2023 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Oct 30, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Oct 30, 2023 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Oct 30, 2023 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Sep 25, 2023 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Sep 25, 2023 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Sep 25, 2023 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.
Sep 25, 2023 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Aug 18, 2023 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Jul 10, 2023 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.
Jul 10, 2023 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jul 07, 2023 Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Jul 07, 2023 Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Jul 07, 2023 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Jul 07, 2023 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jul 07, 2023 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jun 21, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jun 10, 2023 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

ASMB, LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Berkley East Healthcare Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 4.92 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Berkley East Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicare and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • 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
The facility has 207 certified beds.

Berkley East Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • 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 Berkley East Healthcare Center directly at 3108295377. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Berkley East Healthcare Center, pay attention to these important factors:

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.

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