Nursing home · Santa Monica, CA
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica
1131 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 · (310) 451-4800
Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica is a 48-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Monica, California (Los Angeles County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1977. On average it cares for 43 residents a day (about 90% of its certified beds). It is part of Il & Joan Lee, a group of 4 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | Not rated |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | – | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | – | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | – | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | – | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | – | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | February 25, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 16 about average |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $8,424 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica?
CMS rates Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, See Care Compare for details (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica have?
48 certified beds, with an average of 43 residents a day.
Does Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Good Shepherd Health Care Center of Santa Monica?
(310) 451-4800. Address: 1131 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).