BERKLEY EAST HEALTHCARE CENTER

Berkley East Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 2021 Arizona Ave in Santa Monica, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 207 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. It is currently active and accepts Medicare residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Berkley East Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5 stars, indicating a higher number or severity of inspection findings relative to other facilities. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score in that category, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and functional outcomes among residents. Berkley East Healthcare Center is certified for Medicare. This certification means the facility is approved to receive reimbursement through the federal Medicare program, which primarily covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay. Individuals and families seeking placement should verify current Medicaid acceptance and private pay options directly with the facility, as those details may change and are not reflected in the available data. When compared to national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, and the 1-star health inspection rating places the facility among those with more significant inspection concerns nationally. The staffing rating at 3 stars is consistent with the national midpoint. The 5-star quality measure rating is a notable data point, placing the facility in the highest tier for clinical quality indicators as reported to CMS. Families and healthcare professionals reviewing placement options are encouraged to consider all rating components alongside inspection reports, staffing data, and direct facility visits when making decisions about care.