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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2No 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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3No 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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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)

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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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