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Nursing home · Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica Health Care Center

1320 20Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · (310) 829-4301

★★★★★CMS overall rating
59certified beds
4.91nurse hours / resident / day
12deficiencies at last inspection

Santa Monica Health Care Center is a 59-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Monica, California (Los Angeles County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1970. On average it cares for 51 residents a day (about 86% of its certified beds). It is part of Mariner Health Care, a group of 17 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.

Ratings

CMS ratingStars
Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Staffing

StaffingThis homeCalifornia avgUS avg
Total nurse hours per resident per day4.914.543.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.710.680.69
Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends4.20––
Nursing staff turnover41%37%45%
RN turnover56%––
Administrators who left0––

Inspections and penalties

Inspections & penaltiesThis home
Most recent standard health inspectionJuly 17, 2026
Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle)12 below the state average of 16
…of which from complaint inspections3
Federal fines (as reported by CMS)0
Medicare payment denials1

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Partnership. Legal business name: Santa Monica Operating Company LP. 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 Santa Monica Health Care Center?

CMS rates Santa Monica Health Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).

How many beds does Santa Monica Health Care Center have?

59 certified beds, with an average of 51 residents a day.

Does Santa Monica Health Care Center 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 Santa Monica Health Care Center?

(310) 829-4301. Address: 1320 20Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

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