RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 12 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Santa Monica, CA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Santa Monica, CA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

12Nursing Homes in Santa Monica
2.5/5
-0.7 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Santa Monica Avg Rating
$83K+$23K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Pacific Post Acute

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
49 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1323 17th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404

(310) 453-5456

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21 Penalty

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Santa Monica Health Care Center

Partnership

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
59 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1320 20th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-4301

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Brentwood Health Care Center

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
59 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1321 Franklin StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404

(310) 828-5596

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41 Penalty

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica

Sole proprietorship

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality Measures5.0
48 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Below California avg of 3.2

1131 Arizona Ave.Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 451-4800

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52 Penalties

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Fireside Health Care Center

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
66 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

947 3rd StreetSanta Monica, CA 90403

(310) 393-7117

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Sunset Park Healthcare

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
44 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

2250 29th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90405

(310) 450-7694

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Ocean Park Healthcare

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
41 BedsInspected May 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

2828 Pico BoulevardSanta Monica, CA 90405

(310) 450-7694

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81 Penalty

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Berkley West Healthcare Center

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
54 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1623 Arizona AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-4565

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92 Penalties

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Ocean Pointe Healthcare Center

Sole proprietorship

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
72 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1330 17th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-5411

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103 Penalties

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Berkley East Healthcare Center

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
207 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

2021 Arizona AveSanta Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-5377

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113 Penalties

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
227 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1340 15th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404

(310) 451-9706

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1211 Penalties

Nursing HomeSanta Monica, CA

Santa Monica Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
144 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1338 20th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404

(310) 255-2800

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City report

Care landscape in Santa Monica

How Santa Monica compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+18.7%

    About 12% higher than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover40.4%

    A little higher than the state average of 38.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability12.6%

    About 18% lower than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

See full demographics & care economics for Santa Monica →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Santa Monica, CA?

This page evaluates 12 eligible nursing homes in Santa Monica, CA and shows the top 12.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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